Climate Insights for Kocaeli

İzmit, Turkey

Hottest
August
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low33°F low
Wettest
December
120 mm rain4.7 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kocaeli is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 976 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kocaeli receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kocaeli is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 107cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Kocaeli is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 38.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Kocaeli receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kocaeli is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 42in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 1°FebMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 2°MarMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°AprMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 6°MayMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°JunMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°JulMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 17°AugMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°SepMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°OctMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°NovMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°DecMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 47°FAverage: 40°FMin: 33°FFebMax: 50°FAverage: 43°FMin: 35°FMarMax: 55°FAverage: 47°FMin: 38°FAprMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 44°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FJulMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 63°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 51°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°F
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Temperatures in Kocaeli vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kocaeli vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 40°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 38mmFebPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 32mmMarPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 12mmAprPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 20mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 15inFebPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 12inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 5inAprPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 8in
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Kocaeli is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 976 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 120 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 35 mm. That's 85 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 107cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 38cm.Kocaeli is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 4.7 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.4 in. That's 3.3 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 42in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 15in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Kocaeli is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Kocaeli is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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

Jan4°40°F
Feb6°43°F
Mar8°47°F
Apr12°53°F
May16°61°F
Jun20°69°F
Jul23°73°F
Aug23°74°F
Sep20°67°F
Oct15°58°F
Nov11°51°F
Dec7°44°F

The best time to visit Kocaeli is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 62 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Kocaeli is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 33°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 Kocaeli 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 Kocaeli 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
1 °C33 °F
8 °C47 °F
8 km/h5 mph
116 mm4.6 in
38 cm15 in
Feb
2 °C35 °F
10 °C50 °F
8 km/h5 mph
96 mm3.8 in
32 cm12 in
Mar
4 °C38 °F
13 °C55 °F
7 km/h5 mph
97 mm3.8 in
12 cm5 in
Apr
6 °C44 °F
17 °C63 °F
7 km/h4 mph
76 mm3 in
2 cm1 in
May
11 °C51 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C60 °F
25 °C78 °F
7 km/h4 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C63 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
52 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C65 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C58 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
20 °C68 °F
7 km/h4 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C44 °F
15 °C60 °F
7 km/h4 mph
86 mm3.4 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
3 °C38 °F
10 °C51 °F
7 km/h4 mph
120 mm4.7 in
20 cm8 in