Climate Insights for İzmir

The climate in İzmir is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 631mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 164mm of rainfall. İzmir 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C. Light snow can occur between January and January.

Temperatures in İzmir vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

İzmir is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 631mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 164mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2mm. That's 162mm 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 5cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

İzmir is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in İzmir, which began on March 20, 2026. İzmir 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 4 days from now.

The best time to visit İzmir is during April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 42mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°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 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.