Samsun Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Samsun. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in August to 2°C (36°F) in February.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Samsun has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 898 mm (35 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Samsun can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 96 mm (3.8 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 39 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Samsun Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Samsun can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 8°C (46°F) in February to 24°C (75°F) in July.

Water temperature over the year

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Samsun.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 79%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year