Best Time to Visit Rize, Rize, Türkiye
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Rize.
Rize does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 22.4°C / 72.3°F) and driest (April, 80 mm / 3.1 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–August; the wetter half falls in September–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 5.8°C / 42.4°F in January to 22.4°C / 72.3°F in August, with rainfall from 80 mm / 3.1 in (April) to 239 mm / 9.4 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Rize, Rize, Türkiye's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Rize'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 22.2°C72°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| May | 15.7°C60.3°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| June | 19.6°C67.3°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
No month at Rize matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rize?
Rize doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on April (driest, ~80 mm / 3.1 in) and August (warmest, 22.4°C / 72.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Türkiye's national average.
When is the rainy season in Rize?
The rainy season at Rize, Rize runs through September–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 142 mm / 5.6 in. The wettest single month is October (239 mm / 9.4 in).
What is the driest month in Rize?
The driest month in Rize is April, averaging about 80 mm / 3.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 11.7°C / 53.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Rize?
The least comfortable months for travel to Rize — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 239 mm / 9.4 in in October, and the coldest month averages 5.8°C / 42.4°F.
Is Rize climate different from Türkiye overall?
Yes, usually. Our Rize 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 Rize specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.