Climate Insights for Ardeşen

, Rize, Turkey

Hottest
August
25°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
October
263mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ardeşen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 2116mm of precipitation falls per year. Ardeşen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ardeşen is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 140cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 4° Feb Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 5° Mar Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 6° Apr Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9° May Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 13° Jun Max: 22° Average: 20° Min: 18° Jul Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 20° Aug Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 21° Sep Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 18° Oct Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 14° Nov Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 10° Dec Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 7°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ardeşen vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 176mm Snow: 50mm Feb Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 30mm Mar Precipitation: 152mm Snow: 28mm Apr Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 182mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 184mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 232mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 229mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 263mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 185mm Snow: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 174mm Snow: 25mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ardeşen is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2116mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 176mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 263mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 94mm. That's 169mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 140cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 50cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Ardeşen is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ardeşen, which began on March 20, 2026. Ardeşen is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 376mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 598mm across the season with a monthly average of 199mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 676mm across the season with a monthly average of 225mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 466mm across the season with a monthly average of 155mm. Expect around 106cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ardeşen based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C
9 °C
15 km/h
176 mm
50 cm
Feb
5 °C
10 °C
14 km/h
116 mm
30 cm
Mar Current
6 °C
11 °C
13 km/h
152 mm
28 cm
Apr
9 °C
15 °C
12 km/h
94 mm
2 cm
May
13 °C
18 °C
12 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
182 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
184 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
25 °C
11 km/h
232 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
229 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
19 °C
12 km/h
263 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
15 °C
13 km/h
185 mm
5 cm
Dec
7 °C
11 °C
14 km/h
174 mm
25 cm
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