What’s the climate like in Rize?
The current climate of Rize features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 12°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Rize in recent years was 36°C in June 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2016.
On average, Rize gets 2428 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 111 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Turkey? Check out the weather and climate in places like Antalya, Bodrum, Belek, or have a look at other destinations in Turkey.
Best time to visit Rize?
The best time to visit Rize for pleasant to warm weather is April through August and November. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Rize.
Climate Table of Rize
The climate table of Rize shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 241 | 184 | 169 | 107 | 115 | 146 | 149 | 219 | 287 | 324 | 246 | 241 |
| Snow (cm) | 40 | 13 | 33 | 0,6 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,8 | 24 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
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
- Precipitation*: 2428 mm per year, averaging 202 mm per month
- Snowfall: 111 cm per year
- Driest months: 107 mm in April, 115 mm in May and 146 mm in June
- Wettest months: 324 mm in October, 287 mm in September and 246 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Rize
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Rize, 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 Rize
This graph shows how much precipitation Rize, Turkey, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Rize
This graph shows how much snow Rize, Turkey, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Rize
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Rize, Turkey. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Rize
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Rize, 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 Rize
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Rize, Turkey, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Rize
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Rize, Turkey, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Rize by Month
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