TR Izmir, Turkey

Izmir
Which Season to Choose?

Izmir, Turkey's third city — Kemeraltı bazaar, waterfront and day trips to Ephesus.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 38.42°N 27.13°E
MayBest month
79°FOptimal temperature
21%Rainy days

When to visit Izmir?

🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
61°F–79°F in May
🌧 Least rain
21% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
January (36%)
📅 Best score
8.9/10

Best time by type of trip

🏛️EphesusMarch–May or October — ancient city 1h away, Library of Celsus.
🛍️KemeraltıYear-round — historic bazaar, mosques and caravanserais.
🍽️GastronomyYear-round — boyoz, kumru and waterfront restaurants.
🏖️BeachesJune–September — Çeşme and Alaçatı, windsurfing and coves.

Izmir weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January43°F55°F36%0.2in8.9h5.3/10
⛅ February45°F59°F31%0.1in9.7h7.0/10
⛅ March46°F63°F27%0.1in11.0h7.2/10
🌤️ April54°F72°F21%0.1in12.0h8.1/10
☀️ May61°F79°F21%0.1in13.4h8.9/10
☀️ June70°F90°F13%0.0in14.0h8.5/10
🥵 July75°F97°F2%0.0in13.9h6.9/10
🥵 August75°F97°F4%0.0in13.0h6.9/10
☀️ September68°F88°F7%0.0in12.0h8.6/10
☀️ October61°F77°F12%0.0in10.0h8.4/10
🌤️ November54°F68°F27%0.1in9.6h7.3/10
⛅ December46°F59°F30%0.1in8.7h6.7/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 22°F, 23% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 35°F, 6% rainy days, 13.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 25°F, 15% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable

Average 14°F, 32% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.

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Frequently asked questions

May is ideal with 21% rainy days and 26°F.
January is the wettest month with 36% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 26°F.
In winter, the average score is 6.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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