Izmir Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Izmir, Aegean Region, Turkey, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 35°C (95°F) in August, while winters cool to 13°C (55°F) in January.
Izmir sees a moderate amount of rainfall, totalling around 760 mm (30 in) per year. It experiences a distinct dry season from June to September, creating some seasonal variation. July is the sunniest month, averaging 12.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Izmir
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 (95°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C (55°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 22°C (72°F) in August to around 4°C (39°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Izmir
Generally, Izmir has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 760 mm (30 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, February it receives high rainfall, averaging 115 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 3.5 mm (0.1 in) 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 Hours in Izmir
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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Izmir
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C (55°F) in February to 23°C (73°F) in July.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Izmir by Month
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
Wind Speed in Izmir
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in May, June, August, September and October to 2 m/s (4 knots) in January, February, March, April, July, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Izmir 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Izmir
During the months of April, May, October and November, Izmir enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 27°C (80°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 43 mm (1.7 in) in May to 101 mm (4 in) in November. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
