Kefken Island
Island Black Sea island with beaches and lighthouse ruins.
Kefken Island off Kocaeli offers pebble beaches, a small lighthouse and coastal walks; day-trippers arrive from the Marmara coast for swimming, seafood and short boat connections.
How to Get to Kefken Island #
Kefken Island is accessed from the Kocaeli coastline near Kerpe and Cebeci. Drive along the DAlternating coastal roads to the village jetty and take a small boat; local services vary seasonally.
Tips for Visiting Kefken Island #
- If stopping at the coastal village, walk the shoreline at low tide to find small coves and fishing spots.
- Combine the island visit with the nearby Kerpe and Cebeci promontories for scenic coastal drives.
Best Time to Visit Kefken Island #
Late spring through early autumn gives the best weather for coastal exploration and swimming.
Summer
June-August · 24-32°C
Warm sea suitable for swimming and beach activities.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, September-October · 15-24°C
Pleasant weather for walks and fewer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Kefken Island #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight
February
Weather
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight
March
Weather
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight
April
Weather
1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight
May
Weather
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight
June
Weather
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight
July
Weather
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight
August
Weather
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight
September
Weather
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight
October
Weather
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight
November
Weather
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight
December
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight
