When is the best time to go to Samsun?

When is the best time to go to Samsun? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Samsun are April, May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are January, March, May and December


Annual weather in Samsun

For full information about the climate and weather in Samsun a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 38°F/47°F
4.9in
February 40°F/49°F
3.5in
March 45°F/54°F
4.4in
April 52°F/61°F
3in
May 63°F/70°F
4in
June 70°F/77°F
3in
July 76°F/81°F
2.2in
August 76°F/83°F
1.8in
September 68°F/77°F
2in
October 58°F/68°F
3.1in
November 50°F/59°F
2.9in
December 43°F/50°F
4.7in


Weather and climate in Samsun

Samsun enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Samsun is 65°F (ranging from 47°F in january to 83°F in august). Annual rainfall is 39.4in, with a minimum of 1.8in in august and a maximum of 4.9in in january.
  • In the month of january the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 67°F and it rains about 4.9in each month.
  • From february to march the climate is not good. The record temperature this month is 79°F and, in march, 7 days of rain are expected.
  • In april the climate is not good, but still OK. The temperature rises to 61°F.
  • Between may and june the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 72°F and it rains about 20% of the time in june.
  • Between july and august the climate is very good. the thermometer goes up to 83°F°C and you can expect to have 1.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between september and october the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 58°F and you can expect to have 3.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In november the climate is just OK. It is for example 59°F as maximum temperature in november and it rains about 2.9in each month.
  • In december the climate is not good. It is for example 50°F as maximum temperature in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Samsun

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Samsun: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Samsun

Find out when Samsun has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Samsun

  • Very low season in Samsun
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Samsun
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May, June, October, November and December.
  • High season in Samsun
    The number of visitors to Samsun is high in: September.
  • Peak season in Samsun
    The largest number of tourists visiting Samsun is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Samsun month by month



Best time for low prices in Samsun

Average prices of hotels in Samsun month by month

Generally, April is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Samsun. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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