Rize weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
What is the weather like in Rize in February?
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.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Day | 9° | 9° | 10° |
| Night | 2° | 2° | 4° |
| Sea | 11° | 9° | 9° |
| Sun | 2 h | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rain days | 15 | 14 | 18 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 10 h 37 min07:14 – 17:51
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 6 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %27 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in February
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Rize in February: quick answers
Is Rize hot in February?
No. In February, Rize is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C and nights drop to about 2 °C.
Can you swim in Rize in February?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in February the sea averages just 9.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to October.
Does it rain much in Rize in February?
It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 114 mm.
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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