Izmir Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Izmir. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around 4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Izmir Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C in February to 23°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Izmir.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 75%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 51%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in May, June, August, September and October to 2 m/s in January, February, March, April, July, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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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:
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 115 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 378 hours of sunshine.
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