Best Time to Visit Samsun, Samsun, Türkiye
Samsun is at its sunniest and driest in June–September.
The best time to visit Samsun for sunny, dry weather is June–September — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February–March and May–September; the wetter half falls in April and October–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 6.4°C / 43.5°F in January to 22.7°C / 72.9°F in July, with rainfall from 31 mm / 1.2 in (July) to 84 mm / 3.3 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Samsun, Samsun, Türkiye's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Samsun'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 19.8°C67.6°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 22.7°C72.9°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 22.7°C72.9°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 19.4°C66.9°F | 50 mm2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Samsun?
The best time to visit Samsun for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 22.7°C / 72.9°F, and the driest is July with about 31 mm / 1.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Samsun's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Samsun?
The rainy season at Samsun, Samsun runs through April and October–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 54 mm / 2.1 in. The wettest single month is October (84 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the driest month in Samsun?
The driest month in Samsun is July, averaging about 31 mm / 1.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.7°C / 72.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Samsun?
The least comfortable months for travel to Samsun — 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 84 mm / 3.3 in in October, and the coldest month averages 6.4°C / 43.5°F.
Is Samsun climate different from Türkiye overall?
Yes, usually. Our Samsun 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 Samsun specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.