Climate Insights for Tortum

The climate in Tortum is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 728mm of precipitation falls per year. Tortum receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tortum 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Tortum experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Tortum has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Tortum is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 728mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 136mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 30mm. That's 106mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Tortum receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 258cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 55cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Tortum 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 March, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Tortum, which began on June 21, 2026. Tortum 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 86 days from now.

The best time to visit Tortum is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 61mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -14°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 Tortum 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.