Climate Insights for Samsun

The climate in Samsun is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 762mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 98mm of rainfall. Samsun 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. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Samsun vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°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 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Samsun is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 762mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 98mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 26mm. That's 72mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 38cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 18cm.

Samsun is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 13km/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.

It is currently spring in Samsun, which began on March 20, 2026. Samsun 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Samsun is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°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 Samsun 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.