Climate Insights for İspir

The climate in İspir is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 876mm of precipitation falls per year. İspir receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. İspir 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. İspir experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

İspir has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

İspir is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 876mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 135mm of rainfall. June and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 46mm. That's 88mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. İspir receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 269cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 59cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

İspir is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in İspir, which began on March 20, 2026. İspir 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit İspir is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 63mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for İspir 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.