AI-generatedRize at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,520 h
- Rain a year
- 1,997 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 63 m
Climate in Rize
Rize has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,520 hours of sunshine a year, Rize is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:2817:39
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:11–07:05 · evening 17:02–17:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:00–06:11 · evening 17:56–18:07
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Rize in October?
In October, Rize is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 270 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rize.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min06:28 – 17:39
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %57 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %1 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Rize
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.8 – 22.1 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Rize ranges from 9.3 °C in February to 26.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From June to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.8 and 27.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.7° | 9.3° | 11.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.3° | 8.1° | 10.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.3° | 8.0° | 10.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 11.5° | 10.3° | 12.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.7° | 15.6° | 18.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 22.1° | 20.7° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.1° | 24.0° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.2° | 24.8° | 27.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.6° | 23.4° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.0° | 19.8° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 17.0° | 16.1° | 18.2° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 13.3° | 12.1° | 14.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Rize
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.0 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Rize, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Rize
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Rize: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Rize has about 18 rainy days with 270 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Rize
How breezy and how cloudy Rize is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Rize typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Rize: variable cloud, with about 4.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Rize
How often the day gets hot in Rize (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Rize has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Rize
When Rize is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Rize.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Rize
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to July and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 56 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4 | 9° | 2° | 10.7° | 2.0 h | 15 | 144 |
| FebruaryFeb | 5 | 9° | 2° | 9.3° | 2.9 h | 14 | 114 |
| MarchMar | 3 | 10° | 4° | 9.3° | 3.6 h | 18 | 153 |
| AprilApr | 8 | 14° | 7° | 11.5° | 4.7 h | 16 | 130 |
| MayMay | 10 | 18° | 12° | 16.7° | 5.7 h | 17 | 155 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 21° | 16° | 22.1° | 6.4 h | 16 | 146 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 23° | 19° | 25.1° | 5.6 h | 15 | 144 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 24° | 20° | 26.2° | 5.0 h | 17 | 168 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 22° | 17° | 24.6° | 5.2 h | 17 | 267 |
| OctoberOct | 18 | 18° | 13° | 21.0° | 4.0 h | 18 | 270 |
| NovemberNov | 7 | 15° | 8° | 17.0° | 2.9 h | 13 | 165 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 11° | 4° | 13.3° | 1.8 h | 14 | 141 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
41.02° N, 40.52° E · 63 m · Europe/Istanbul
Best time to visit Rize
The best time to visit Rize is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 26.2 °C. The wettest month is October with 270 mm of precipitation.
Rize through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Rize in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Rize in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 21–24 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Rize in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 15–22 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Rize in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Rize for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Rize
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Rize: score 63 against 18. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 18 | 63better |
| Day high | 18° | 23° |
| Night low | 13° | 19° |
| Sea | 21.0° | 25.1° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 5.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 270 mm | 144 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 19 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Rize month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
4January9° · Sea 11° · 2 h
In January, Rize is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 144 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rize.
Rize in January5February9° · Sea 9° · 3 h
In February, Rize is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 114 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rize.
Rize in February3March10° · Sea 9° · 4 h
In March, Rize is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 153 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rize.
Rize in March8April14° · Sea 12° · 5 h
In April, Rize is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 130 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rize.
Rize in April10May18° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In May, Rize is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 155 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rize.
Rize in May45June21° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In June, Rize is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 146 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Rize.
Rize in June63July23° · Sea 25° · 6 h
In July, Rize is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 144 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Rize.
Rize in July61August24° · Sea 26° · 5 h
In August, Rize is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 168 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Rize.
Rize in August48September22° · Sea 25° · 5 h
In September, Rize is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 267 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Rize.
Rize in September18October18° · Sea 21° · 4 h
In October, Rize is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 270 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rize.
Rize in October7November15° · Sea 17° · 3 h
In November, Rize is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 165 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rize.
Rize in November6December11° · Sea 13° · 2 h
In December, Rize is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 141 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rize.
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Rize vs. Trabzon
In October the holiday weather in Rize and Trabzon is about equally good (score 18 vs. 18). During the day Trabzon is 1 °C warmer than Rize. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Rize | Trabzon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 18 | 18 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 19° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 18 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Jul |
Through the year
Turkey in October: the best places
In October, Rize ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Mersin24°26°95
- 2Şanlıurfa26°94
- 3Alanya24°26°94
- 4Belek26°25°94
- 5Diyarbakır25°93
- 6Side25°25°93
- 7Konya20°92
- 8Antalya (Lara Beach)25°25°92
- 31RizeThis page18°21°18
Planning a trip to Rize
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Rize in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Rize has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).
- 7
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 17
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 18
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 30 min
- Distance
- 3,310 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Rize
When is the best time to visit Rize?
The best time to visit Rize is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Rize?
The sea temperature in Rize ranges from 9.3 °C in February to 26.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Rize in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Rize?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Rize?
The wettest month is October with 270 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 114 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rize get?
Rize gets around 1,520 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Rize in?
Rize uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Rize?
A nonstop flight from London to Rize takes about 4 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,310 km.
Which school holidays are best for Rize?
Rize has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 7, May half-term 17, Summer holidays 62, October half-term 18, Christmas holidays 5.
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