
Monthly averages for Rize from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, measured over 1927–2025.
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26.6 °C. The coldest is February, when the average low is 3.7 °C. March has the most rainy days (15.7 on average), and November the fewest (13.3).
Month by month
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days | Sun (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.7 | 3.9 | 14.5 | 2.2 |
| February | 10.8 | 3.7 | 14.2 | 3.1 |
| March | 12 | 5 | 15.7 | 3.6 |
| April | 15.5 | 8.4 | 14.5 | 4.6 |
| May | 19.4 | 12.7 | 14.3 | 5.6 |
| June | 23.6 | 16.8 | 14 | 6.6 |
| July | 26 | 19.7 | 13.7 | 5.4 |
| August | 26.6 | 20.1 | 14.1 | 5.2 |
| September | 24.1 | 17 | 14.6 | 5 |
| October | 20.5 | 13.2 | 14.8 | 4.2 |
| November | 16.6 | 9.2 | 13.3 | 3 |
| December | 12.9 | 5.8 | 14 | 2.2 |
January
In January, Rize averages a high of 10.7 °C and a low of 3.9 °C, with about 14.5 rainy days.
February
In February, Rize averages a high of 10.8 °C and a low of 3.7 °C, with about 14.2 rainy days.
March
In March, Rize averages a high of 12 °C and a low of 5 °C, with about 15.7 rainy days.
April
In April, Rize averages a high of 15.5 °C and a low of 8.4 °C, with about 14.5 rainy days.
May
In May, Rize averages a high of 19.4 °C and a low of 12.7 °C, with about 14.3 rainy days.
June
In June, Rize averages a high of 23.6 °C and a low of 16.8 °C, with about 14 rainy days.
July
In July, Rize averages a high of 26 °C and a low of 19.7 °C, with about 13.7 rainy days.
August
In August, Rize averages a high of 26.6 °C and a low of 20.1 °C, with about 14.1 rainy days.
September
In September, Rize averages a high of 24.1 °C and a low of 17 °C, with about 14.6 rainy days.
October
In October, Rize averages a high of 20.5 °C and a low of 13.2 °C, with about 14.8 rainy days.
November
In November, Rize averages a high of 16.6 °C and a low of 9.2 °C, with about 13.3 rainy days.
December
In December, Rize averages a high of 12.9 °C and a low of 5.8 °C, with about 14 rainy days.
Sources
Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü — Rize (1927–2025) (opens in a new tab)