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Samsun in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Samsun in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Samsun, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Samsun in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
Samsun in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +9°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 72 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Samsun;
  • January is usually the driest month of the year in Samsun

Average weather

☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-7°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
72 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Samsun has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Samsun in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Samsun for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +13°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +23°C during the day and a minimum of -3°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +13°C to +7°C.

Is Samsun warm or cold in January?

Samsun is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +11°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +6°C to +4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Samsun, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Samsun in January

Samsun weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+11°C+9°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-6°C-7°C-11°C
Max. temperature
+25°C+23°C+26°C
Rainfall
84 mm72 mm61 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%78%78%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
544
Cloudy days
9108
Rainy days
151413
Snowy days
133

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +11°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +9°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 84 mm to 72 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in December to 4 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Samsun in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Samsun is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Samsun based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 61 mm, with a 29% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Samsun wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Samsun based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Samsun.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Samsun?

This is the weather in Samsun in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+13°C
2 January
☀️
+14°C
3 January
☀️
+12°C
4 January
☀️
+13°C
5 January
☀️
+12°C
6 January
🌧️
+12°C
7 January
🌧️
+10°C
8 January
🌧️
+7°C
9 January
☀️
+9°C
10 January
☀️
+14°C
11 January
☀️
+18°C
12 January
☁️
+15°C
13 January
☁️
+12°C
14 January
🌫️
+11°C
15 January
🌫️
+10°C
16 January
🌫️
+13°C
17 January
☀️
+18°C
18 January
☁️
+20°C
19 January
☀️
+22°C
20 January
☀️
+23°C
21 January
☀️
+16°C
22 January
☀️
+12°C
23 January
🌫️
+11°C
24 January
🌫️
+11°C
25 January
🌧️
+11°C
26 January
☁️
+11°C
27 January
☁️
+17°C
28 January
☁️
+16°C
29 January
🌧️
+10°C
30 January
🌧️
+8°C
31 January
🌧️
+7°C
In January 2023 Samsun had 13 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Samsun climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Samsun in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+15°C) and the highest in 2014 (+20°C). The driest year was 2013 with only 623 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1068 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Samsun in January:

Is January a good time to visit Samsun?

It’s always a good time to visit Samsun, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Samsun in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Samsun rainy in January?

Samsun is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Samsun in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Samsun in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Samsun

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Samsun, 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.