Samsun weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Samsun, Turkey. Like most weather services, we show Samsun at one spot: Samsun, its largest city. At 12:45 AM local time it was fog and 16°C (60°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 23%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Samsun weather
Is it raining in Samsun right now?
No. It’s fog and 16° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Samsun this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–22° and lows of 6–15°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Samsun lately?
In the past 7 days, Samsun had 2 rainy days and 6.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Samsun?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Samsun weather by month
When is the best time to visit Samsun?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Samsun is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 8°C (47°F) in January to 27°C (80°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Samsun?
December is the wettest month, with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 18 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Samsun?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 8°C (47°F) and lows of 4°C (38°F).
Does Samsun have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 85 mm (3.3 in).
How warm is the sea in Samsun?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C (80°F) and coolest in February at about 10°C (50°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jul–Sep.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Samsun), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Samsun
Weather can differ a lot within Samsun: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.