
Best Time to Visit Bursa
The best months to visit Bursa are May, Jun, Oct. Here is the full monthly breakdown.
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Best Months: May, Jun, Oct
These months offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures and low rainfall for visiting Bursa. Expect highs of 22°C to 30°C to 22°C with relatively dry conditions.
Warmest Month
July
33°C high
Coldest Month
February
2°C low
Driest Month
August
4 rain days
Wettest Month
March
15 rain days
Monthly Weather
January
High: 12°C / Low: 4°C
13 rain days
February
High: 11°C / Low: 2°C
11 rain days
March
High: 16°C / Low: 6°C
15 rain days
April
High: 19°C / Low: 9°C
14 rain days
May
High: 22°C / Low: 12°C
15 rain days
June
High: 30°C / Low: 18°C
4 rain days
July
High: 33°C / Low: 21°C
4 rain days
August
High: 33°C / Low: 21°C
4 rain days
September
High: 28°C / Low: 17°C
9 rain days
October
High: 22°C / Low: 12°C
9 rain days
November
High: 18°C / Low: 9°C
12 rain days
December
High: 13°C / Low: 5°C
15 rain days
Tourist Seasons in Bursa
Peak Season
May, June, October
- +Best weather conditions
- +Most activities and events
- -Higher prices and larger crowds
- -Book accommodation well in advance
Shoulder Season
April, July, September, November
- +Good weather, fewer tourists
- +Better value for accommodation
- +More authentic local experiences
- ~Some attractions may have reduced hours
Off Season
January, February, March, August, December
- +Lowest prices of the year
- +No crowds at attractions
- -Weather may be less favourable
- -Some seasonal businesses may close
Month-by-Month Breakdown
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 12°C | 4°C | 13 | Off Season |
February | 11°C | 2°C | 11 | Off Season |
March | 16°C | 6°C | 15 | Off Season |
April | 19°C | 9°C | 14 | Shoulder Season |
May★ | 22°C | 12°C | 15 | Peak Season |
June★ | 30°C | 18°C | 4 | Peak Season |
July | 33°C | 21°C | 4 | Shoulder Season |
August | 33°C | 21°C | 4 | Off Season |
September | 28°C | 17°C | 9 | Shoulder Season |
October★ | 22°C | 12°C | 9 | Peak Season |
November | 18°C | 9°C | 12 | Shoulder Season |
December | 13°C | 5°C | 15 | Off Season |
Season Timeline
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View Tour DetailsBursa Cultural Experience: History & Traditions
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