Izmir · AutumnMonth summary
Izmir weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
7% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Izmir in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.0h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: September is a good time to visit Izmir. May remains slightly better (+0.3 pts).
By trip type
Izmir in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in September
🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn in Izmir is often underrated: 31°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (8.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 6°C | 13°C | 36% | 4.4 | 8.9h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ February | 7°C | 15°C | 31% | 2.4 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 8°C | 17°C | 27% | 2.4 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 22°C | 21% | 1.7 | 12.0h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ May | 16°C | 26°C | 21% | 1.3 | 13.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 32°C | 13% | 0.8 | 14.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🥵 July | 24°C | 36°C | 2% | 0.1 | 13.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 24°C | 36°C | 4% | 0.1 | 13.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 20°C | 31°C | 7% | 0.6 | 12.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ October | 16°C | 25°C | 12% | 1.1 | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 12°C | 20°C | 27% | 3.2 | 9.6h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 8°C | 15°C | 30% | 3.2 | 8.7h | 6.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Izmir averages 31°C, 7% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
September vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Izmir in September
Is September a good time to visit Izmir?
September is an excellent time to visit Izmir (score 8.6/10). With 31°C, 12.0h of sunshine and 7% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Izmir in September?
Temperatures reach 31°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.0h/day.
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