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Izmir Climate by Month

The temperature in Izmir can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very hot to mild. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Izmir. Average daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 4°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Izmir has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 760 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, February receives high rainfall, averaging 115 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 3.5 mm over 7 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Izmir. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Izmir ranges from 13°C in February to 23°C in July.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Izmir in Turkey

During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Izmir have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Izmir?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Izmir?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Izmir?
    February tops the wettest month list with 115 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Izmir?
    July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Izmir?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 378 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Izmir

    Thu   Nov 21
    23°C | 14°C
    S 18 km/h
    4.7 mm
    broken clouds and slight rain

    broken clouds and slight rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    22°C | 16°C
    S 14 km/h
    0.9 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    20°C | 7°C
    S 18 km/h
    17 mm
    overcast and thunder

    overcast and thunder