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When is the best time to visit Samsun?
In general the best time to visit Samsun is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +26°C in August and it has 10 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Samsun in different months
This is the average weather in Samsun for each month based on historic data:
July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +26°C during August.
In January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 150 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 92 mm in October.
Climate in Samsun
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Samsun for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +23°C | +26°C | +32°C | +31°C | +33°C | +36°C | +33°C | +33°C | +35°C | +32°C | +30°C | +25°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +9°C | +9°C | +11°C | +14°C | +18°C | +23°C | +25°C | +26°C | +23°C | +19°C | +15°C | +11°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -7°C | -11°C | -7°C | -1°C | +3°C | +9°C | +13°C | +12°C | +7°C | +1°C | -2°C | -6°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 78 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 79 | 81 | 82 | 79 | 78 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 72 | 61 | 83 | 83 | 78 | 60 | 37 | 37 | 60 | 92 | 86 | 84 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 9 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Samsun during the whole year:
The hottest month in Samsun is August with average maximum temperature going up to +26°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +4°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Samsun looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Samsun is May with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 78%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Samsun during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 37 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 15 rainy days and 92 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Samsun during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 3 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Samsun:
What is the hottest month in Samsun?
The hottest month in Samsun is August with average maximum temperature of +26°C.
What is the coldest month in Samsun?
The coldest month in Samsun is January with minimum temperatures of +4°C.
Is Samsun worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Samsun could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Samsun?
if you're looking to visit Samsun when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 37 mm of rain.
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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, 2023.
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.