Samsun weather in January (Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey)

How does the weather in Samsun usually fare in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

January in Samsun generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Precipitation

Samsun in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 87 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Samsun. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Samsun climate page with graphs.

 

Samsun, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 69%  

Sunshine 87 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Turkey in January

Find out more about the weather in Turkey and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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