Travel advisory · TürkiyeSome governments advise against travel to parts of Türkiye.The warnings cover only these areas: Border area with Iran, Border area with Iraq, Border area with Syria, Gaziantep, Hakkari, Hatay, Kilis, Mardin, Şanlıurfa, Şırnak.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Border area with Iran · avoid all travel · Spain, Italy
- Border area with Iraq · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Italy
- Border area with Syria · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK
- Gaziantep · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy
- Hakkari · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Italy, New Zealand
- Hatay · avoid non-essential travel · France, Ireland, Italy
- Kilis · avoid non-essential travel · France, Ireland, Italy
- Mardin · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy
- Şanlıurfa · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy
- Şırnak · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand
Also named by one government: Ağrı (Italy), Batman (France), Diyarbakır (France), Eastern and southeastern Türkiye (unspecified areas) (US), Mardin border area with Syria (Germany), Şanlıurfa border area with Syria (Germany), Van (Italy)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country; advises against all travel only to parts of Turkey (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | Jun 9, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Erhöhte Vorsicht; landesweit terroristische Gefährdung (regional advisories) | Oct 20, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | High Degree of Caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Vigilance renforcée; risque terroriste élevé sur l'ensemble du territoire (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Trabzon
Trabzon is a port city on Türkiye's Black Sea coast, visited for the cliffside Sümela Monastery and the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia.
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Trabzon is a port city on the Black Sea coast of northeastern Türkiye, and it has been a trading city for centuries. Its best-known building is the Hagia Sophia, a Byzantine-era church with surviving interior painting in the old town on the hillside. The most striking sight is Sümela Monastery, a Greek Orthodox monastery built into a cliff face in the Altındere Valley outside the city.
Trabzon suits travelers who want history, local food and green valleys more than a beach stay. Rain is common on this coast, so keep one or two flexible days and plan the highland trips around dry weather. Late spring through early autumn is the most practical window for the valleys and lakes. Plan two to three days for the city and Sümela. Add a day or two for the highland lakes, which needs a car, a driver or a tour.
Trabzon in five
- Go to Sümela earlyThe Ministry lists the monastery as open daily 08:00 to 17:00, with ticket sales to 16:30. Fog and rain are common, so check the Ministry page for notices before you drive up.Sümela hours
- Visit Hagia Sophia outside prayer timesTrabzon's Ayasofya is a working mosque. Dress modestly, remove your shoes and avoid prayer times so that you can see the interior without disturbing worshippers.
- Rent a car or join a tour for the highlandsUzungöl and the high pasture villages lie along winding mountain roads. Tours are easiest; a car suits drivers who are comfortable with fog and narrow lanes.
- Fly in, often via IstanbulTrabzon is far from the rest of Türkiye by road, so most visitors fly, usually via Istanbul. Book flights early for July and August.Istanbul
- Pack for rain in every seasonThe Black Sea coast is one of the wettest parts of Türkiye. Carry a rain shell even in July, and keep a spare dry day for Sümela and the highlands.
Things to do in Trabzon
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Need to know
- Airport
- Trabzon (TZX), close to the city
- Getting there
- Flights from Istanbul and other Turkish cities; coastal buses
- Getting around
- Dolmuş and taxis in the city; tours or a car for Sümela and the highlands
- Best base
- Central Trabzon (Ortahisar) near the old town
- Time needed
- 2–3 days with Sümela and one highland trip
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryRain13 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh10°Low5°Cool, wetJanuaryRain
Mixed
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 97 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, wet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh10°Low5°Cool, wetFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, wet
- MarchRain15 rainy daysHigh12°Low6°Cool, wetMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 114 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, wet
- AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh16°Low9°Mild, wetAprilRain
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 91 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- MayRain14 rainy daysHigh19°Low13°Mild, greenMayRain
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 114 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, green
- JuneRain15 rainy daysHigh23°Low18°WarmJuneRain
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 94 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- JulyRain15 rainy daysHigh25°Low20°WarmJulyRain
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- AugustRain15 rainy daysHigh26°Low21°WarmAugustRain
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 88 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- SeptemberRain15 rainy daysHigh23°Low19°Warm, rainySeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 135 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, rainy
- OctoberRain13 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Mild, wetOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 148 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- NovemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Mild, wetNovemberPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 97 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- DecemberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Cool, wetDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 107 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, wet
Average daily high and low in Trabzon, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Trabzon
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
16
- Feels like
- 17°
- Humidity
- 94%
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Trabzon
11:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today19°14°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue21°14°3%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed20°16°43%Wednesday: Rain. High 20°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 43%.
- Thu16°13°97%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 16°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 97%.
- Fri13°11°71%Friday: Rain. High 13°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 71%.
- Sat15°8°48%Saturday: Rain. High 15°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 48%.
- Sun11°5°53%Sunday: Rain. High 11°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 53%.
Updated 08:14 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 49.94 TRY
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Sümela Monasteryabout 1 hour by roadA cliffside Byzantine monastery in the Altındere Valley, open daily 08:00 to 17:00.
- Uzungölabout 1.5–2 hours by roadA mountain lake village with wooden houses and walking paths; best on a clear day.
- Ayder highlandsabout 3 hours by roadA high pasture valley in Rize province; best as an overnight, not a day trip.
Before you go to Trabzon
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Rules for Trabzon, checked
- Sümela Monastery: open daily 08:00 to 17:00, ticket sales end 16:30; check the Ministry page for notices before you travel.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Trabzon
The main flight connection to Trabzon
Read the guideAll of TürkiyeRegions, entry rules and when to go
Read the guideTürkiye e-VisaWhether your passport needs one
Read the guideGetting around TürkiyeFlights, buses, trains and cars compared
Read the guideTours and ticketsGuided day trips and timed entry
Read the guideTravel insuranceMedical cover and cancellations
Read the guideBlack Sea CoastWhich stretch to pick, and the driest months
Read the guideTrabzon FAQ
Is Trabzon worth visiting?
Yes for Sümela, the Black Sea highlands and a quieter side of Türkiye. It is less a classic sightseeing city than a base for mountain and valley trips.
How do you get to Sümela Monastery from Trabzon?
By tour, taxi or rental car, about an hour by road. The Ministry lists the monastery as open daily 08:00 to 17:00, so go early and check for notices.
How many days do you need in Trabzon?
Two days cover Sümela and the city. A third day allows Uzungöl or another highland valley, weather permitting.
Is Trabzon rainy?
Yes, the Black Sea coast is one of the wettest parts of Türkiye, with rain in every season. Pack a rain shell and keep a spare day for Sümela.
When is the best time to visit Trabzon?
June to September for the warmest, brightest weather in the highlands. Even then, fog and showers are common, and spring and autumn can be wet.