TurkeyWhat’s the climate like in Samsun?
The current climate in Samsun features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 12°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Samsun in recent years was 38°C in September 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in January 2017.
On average, Samsun gets 721 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 46 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Turkey? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Antalya, Bodrum, Belek, or explore other destinations in Turkey.
Best time to visit Samsun?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Samsun is May through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Samsun. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Samsun
The climate table of Samsun shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 14 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 88 | 62 | 72 | 54 | 61 | 66 | 28 | 24 | 54 | 71 | 61 | 80 |
| Snow (cm) | 20 | 13 | 7,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,4 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 12°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 721 mm per year, averaging 60 mm per month
- Snowfall: 46 cm per year
- Driest months: 24 mm in August, 28 mm in July and 54 mm in April
- Wettest months: 88 mm in January, 80 mm in December and 72 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Samsun
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Samsun, Turkey. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Samsun
This graph shows how much rainfall Samsun, Turkey, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Samsun
This graph shows how much snow Samsun, Turkey, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Samsun
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Samsun, Turkey. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Samsun
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Samsun, Turkey. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Samsun
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Samsun, Turkey, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Samsun
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Samsun, Turkey, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Samsun by month
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