Climate Insights for İzmir

Turkey

Hottest
July
34°C peak94°F peak
Coldest
January
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
January
150 mm rain5.9 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in İzmir is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 728 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 150 mm of rainfall. İzmir is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and January.The climate in İzmir is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 28.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5.9 in of rainfall. İzmir is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 39°F. Light snow can occur between January and January.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 4°FebMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°MarMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°AprMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°MayMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 14°JunMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 19°JulMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 22°AugMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 22°SepMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°OctMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°NovMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 9°DecMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 39°FFebMax: 57°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 61°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 57°FJunMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 66°FJulMax: 94°FAverage: 82°FMin: 71°FAugMax: 93°FAverage: 82°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FDecMax: 56°FAverage: 48°FMin: 42°F
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Temperatures in İzmir vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in İzmir vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 150mmSnow: 6mmFebPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0in
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İzmir is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 728 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 150 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4 mm. That's 145 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and January, totalling around 8cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.İzmir is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 5.7 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and January, totalling around 3in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

İzmir 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 July, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.İzmir is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan7°45°F
Feb9°48°F
Mar11°52°F
Apr15°60°F
May20°68°F
Jun25°77°F
Jul28°82°F
Aug28°82°F
Sep24°74°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov13°56°F
Dec9°48°F

The best time to visit İzmir is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 39 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit İzmir is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 94°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 39°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for İzmir 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for İzmir based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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 °C39 °F
12 °C53 °F
9 km/h6 mph
150 mm5.9 in
6 cm2 in
Feb
5 °C40 °F
14 °C57 °F
9 km/h6 mph
74 mm2.9 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
6 °C43 °F
16 °C61 °F
9 km/h6 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C49 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C57 °F
25 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C66 °F
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h6 mph
34 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C71 °F
34 °C94 °F
11 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C71 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C64 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C48 °F
19 °C66 °F
8 km/h5 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C42 °F
13 °C56 °F
8 km/h5 mph
110 mm4.3 in
1 cm0 in