Climate Insights for Ardeşen

, Rize, Turkey

Hottest
August
24°C peak
Coldest
January
2°C low
Wettest
August
271mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ardeşen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 2315mm 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, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Ardeşen experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 4° Min: 2° Feb Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 3° Mar Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 5° Apr Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 7° May Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 12° Jun Max: 22° Average: 20° Min: 17° Jul Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 19° Aug Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 19° Sep Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 17° Oct Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 13° Nov Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 8° Dec Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ardeşen vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°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: 200mm Snow: 91mm Feb Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 55mm Mar Precipitation: 160mm Snow: 39mm Apr Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 9mm May Precipitation: 175mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 221mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 221mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 271mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 235mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 232mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 168mm Snow: 16mm Dec Precipitation: 200mm Snow: 54mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ardeşen is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2315mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 193mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 271mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 112mm. That's 159mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Ardeşen receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 266cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 91cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Ardeşen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Ardeşen, which began on June 21, 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 446mm across the season with a monthly average of 149mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 713mm across the season with a monthly average of 238mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 636mm across the season with a monthly average of 212mm. Expect around 18cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 520mm across the season with a monthly average of 173mm. Expect around 200cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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
2 °C
7 °C
3 km/h
200 mm
91 cm
Feb
3 °C
8 °C
3 km/h
119 mm
55 cm
Mar
5 °C
11 °C
2 km/h
160 mm
39 cm
Apr
7 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
112 mm
9 cm
May
12 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
175 mm
1 cm
Jun Current
17 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
221 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
221 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
271 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
235 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
232 mm
2 cm
Nov
8 °C
13 °C
2 km/h
168 mm
16 cm
Dec
5 °C
9 °C
3 km/h
200 mm
54 cm
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