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When is the best time to visit Izmir?
In general the best time to visit Izmir is probably May, June, September, October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +35°C in August and it has 30 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Izmir in different months
This is the average weather in Izmir for each month based on historic data:
In May, June, September, October the weather is great. There are an average of 26 sunny days in September and the temperature ranges from +19°C to +31°C.
January, February, March, April, July, August, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +35°C during July.
Climate in Izmir
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Izmir for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +23°C | +27°C | +29°C | +32°C | +38°C | +42°C | +43°C | +42°C | +41°C | +36°C | +30°C | +25°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +13°C | +14°C | +17°C | +21°C | +27°C | +32°C | +35°C | +35°C | +31°C | +25°C | +19°C | +14°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -6°C | -6°C | -3°C | +2°C | +8°C | +11°C | +17°C | +17°C | +10°C | +4°C | 0°C | -5°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 71 | 69 | 65 | 63 | 58 | 49 | 45 | 47 | 53 | 62 | 70 | 73 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 114 | 97 | 80 | 55 | 33 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 60 | 112 | 126 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 14 | 11 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Izmir during the whole year:
The hottest month in Izmir is August with average maximum temperature going up to +35°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +6°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Izmir looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Izmir is December with average humidity going up to 73%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 45%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Izmir during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 30 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 2 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 10 rainy days and 126 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Izmir during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 0 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Izmir:
What is the hottest month in Izmir?
The hottest month in Izmir is August with average maximum temperature of +35°C.
What is the coldest month in Izmir?
The coldest month in Izmir is January with minimum temperatures of +6°C.
Is Izmir worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Izmir in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +35°C and 30 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Izmir?
if you're looking to visit Izmir when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, January, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 2 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Izmir
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Izmir, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.