Best time to visit İzmir: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in İzmir are May, Jun, Sep and Oct.
Best months
May, Jun, Sep and Oct
Peak season
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
Off season
Jan, Mar and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 6.7°C – 14°C
Rain: 119mm
Sunshine: 7.4h/day
Visit score: 4.5/10
Feb
Temp: 4.9°C – 13.1°C
Rain: 28mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Mar
Temp: 8.6°C – 18.1°C
Rain: 49mm
Sunshine: 9.6h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Apr
Temp: 11.5°C – 21.2°C
Rain: 76mm
Sunshine: 11.1h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
May
BestTemp: 15.1°C – 25.7°C
Rain: 64mm
Sunshine: 12.3h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Jun
BestTemp: 20.9°C – 33.3°C
Rain: 28mm
Sunshine: 13.5h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Jul
Temp: 24.2°C – 37.1°C
Rain: 3mm
Sunshine: 13.9h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Aug
Temp: 23.7°C – 35.5°C
Rain: 3mm
Sunshine: 13h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Sep
BestTemp: 19.9°C – 30.9°C
Rain: 23mm
Sunshine: 11.6h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Oct
BestTemp: 14.9°C – 24.8°C
Rain: 35mm
Sunshine: 9.8h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Nov
Temp: 11.4°C – 19.3°C
Rain: 140mm
Sunshine: 8.3h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Dec
Temp: 8°C – 14.6°C
Rain: 105mm
Sunshine: 7.4h/day
Visit score: 4.5/10
When to go, and when not to
May, June, September, and October are the best months to visit, based on their weather patterns. May offers a high of 25.7C and low of 15.1C with 64mm of rain and 12.3 hours of sunshine per day, while September brings a high of 30.9C, only 23mm of rain, and 11.6 hours of sunshine. October cools slightly to a high of 24.8C with 35mm of rain, and June sees a high of 33.3C alongside 13.5 hours of sunshine and just 28mm of rain.
The wider peak season runs from May through October, so visitors aiming for these best months should expect more crowds and higher prices than in the off-season. Midsummer brings the most heat, with July highs reaching 37.1C and August close behind at 35.5C, while November and December bring heavier rain of 140mm and 105mm respectively, making the shoulder months a trade-off between comfort and quieter conditions.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.