Best Time to Visit Balıkesir, Balıkesir, Türkiye
Balıkesir is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Balıkesir for sunny, dry weather is May–October — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 4.5°C / 40.1°F in January to 24.1°C / 75.4°F in July, with rainfall from 11 mm / 0.4 in (July) to 113 mm / 4.4 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Balıkesir, Balıkesir, Türkiye's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Balıkesir's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 17.2°C63°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.8°C71.2°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 24.1°C75.4°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.8°C74.8°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 20.4°C68.7°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 15.5°C59.9°F | 50 mm2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Balıkesir?
The best time to visit Balıkesir for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 24.1°C / 75.4°F, and the driest is July with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Balıkesir's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Balıkesir?
The rainy season at Balıkesir, Balıkesir runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 56 mm / 2.2 in. The wettest single month is December (113 mm / 4.4 in).
What is the driest month in Balıkesir?
The driest month in Balıkesir is July, averaging about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Balıkesir?
The least comfortable months for travel to Balıkesir — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 113 mm / 4.4 in in December, and the coldest month averages 4.5°C / 40.1°F.
Is Balıkesir climate different from Türkiye overall?
Yes, usually. Our Balıkesir figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Türkiye figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Balıkesir specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.