Best Time to Visit Bursa, Bursa, Türkiye
Bursa is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Bursa for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 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 4.4°C / 39.9°F in January to 23.1°C / 73.6°F in July, with rainfall from 17 mm / 0.7 in (August) to 83 mm / 3.3 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bursa, Bursa, Türkiye's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Bursa'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 | 16.6°C61.9°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 20.9°C69.6°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 23.1°C73.6°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 22.7°C72.9°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 19.1°C66.4°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bursa?
The best time to visit Bursa for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 23.1°C / 73.6°F, and the driest is August with about 17 mm / 0.7 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bursa's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Bursa?
The rainy season at Bursa, Bursa runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 53 mm / 2.1 in. The wettest single month is December (83 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the driest month in Bursa?
The driest month in Bursa is August, averaging about 17 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.7°C / 72.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Bursa?
The least comfortable months for travel to Bursa — 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 83 mm / 3.3 in in December, and the coldest month averages 4.4°C / 39.9°F.
Is Bursa climate different from Türkiye overall?
Yes, usually. Our Bursa 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 Bursa specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.