City, Turkey
Izmir weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Izmir
April–June and September–October are warm; July–August is hot and humid; winters are mild and rainy.
Izmir weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan12°130 mm
- Feb13°99 mm
- Mar16°61 mm
- Apr20°46 mm
- May24°29 mm
- Jun30°15 mm
- Jul33°3 mm
- Aug34°3 mm
- Sep29°19 mm
- Oct23°50 mm
- Nov18°82 mm
- Dec13°111 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C53°F | 5°C41°F | 130 mm | 81% | Cool |
| February | 13°C55°F | 6°C42°F | 99 mm | 80% | Cool |
| March | 16°C60°F | 7°C45°F | 61 mm | 76% | Cool |
| April | 20°C67°F | 10°C50°F | 46 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| May | 24°C76°F | 14°C58°F | 29 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| June | 30°C85°F | 19°C65°F | 15 mm | 60% | Pleasant |
| July | 33°C92°F | 21°C70°F | 3 mm | 53% | Hot |
| August | 34°C93°F | 22°C71°F | 3 mm | 52% | Hot |
| September | 29°C84°F | 18°C64°F | 19 mm | 58% | Pleasant |
| October | 23°C74°F | 14°C56°F | 50 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| November | 18°C64°F | 10°C49°F | 82 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| December | 13°C56°F | 6°C43°F | 111 mm | 81% | Cool |
Best months across Turkey
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Antalya | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (38°C) |
| Cappadocia | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Bodrum | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Fethiye | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (37°C) |
| Alanya | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (33°C) |
| Izmir | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (34°C) |
| Kaş | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Ölüdeniz | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (35°C) |
| Marmaris | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (37°C) |
| Pamukkale | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (38°C) |
| Ankara | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Kuşadası | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (39°C) |
| Side | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (37°C) |
| Çeşme | May–Jul, Sep | Aug (30°C) |
| Kemer | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (35°C) |
| Kalkan | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (37°C) |
| Dalyan | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (40°C) |
| Trabzon | Jun–Sep | Aug (27°C) |
| Bursa | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (33°C) |
| Belek | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (37°C) |
| Didim | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (38°C) |
| Selçuk | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (39°C) |
| Gaziantep | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (37°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Izmir?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. April–June and September–October are warm; July–August is hot and humid; winters are mild and rainy.
When is the rainy season in Izmir?
Rain peaks in January with about 130 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Izmir?
August, with average highs of 34°C (93°F).
How cold does Izmir get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 5°C (41°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.