Mençuna Waterfall

Waterfall Tall forest waterfall in Artvin Province

In Artvin Province, Mençuna Waterfall drops through dense woodland to a pool; tourists trek forest tracks, picnic by the cascades and photograph the torrent.

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Mençuna Waterfall
Mençuna Waterfall (Mençuna Şelalesi), Şavşat / Artvin Province, Turkey
41.2599, 41.3916
Daylight hours (no formal gate)
Small local entrance/parking fee may apply (~a few Turkish Lira); park access generally inexpensive.

How to Get to Mençuna Waterfall #

Mençuna Waterfall is reached from Artvin city or from the nearby town centers of Şavşat and Hopa; most visitors drive. From local villages follow mountain roads to a signed parking area and then a short walk/trail (around 15-45 minutes depending on parking point). Mountain roads can be narrow; a local driver or guide is recommended if unfamiliar with the area.

Tips for Visiting Mençuna Waterfall #

  • Visit early morning for the best light and to avoid coach groups that arrive later in the day.
  • Wear footwear that grips - the final approach includes rocky steps and a short scramble.
  • Check local weather: heavy rain can make the approach track slippery and the waterfall much fuller than usual.

Best Time to Visit Mençuna Waterfall #

Late spring through autumn is the most practical window; spring for volume, summer for access, autumn for color.

Late spring
May-Jun · 8-20°C
Snowmelt swells the falls and the surrounding meadows bloom.
Summer
Jul-Aug · 15-25°C
Warm hiking conditions and accessible trails; local villages are livelier.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 5-18°C
Crisp air and spectacular foliage; fewer visitors.

Weather & Climate near Mençuna Waterfall #

Climate

Mençuna Waterfall's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1343 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.7h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (151 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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