Turkey (Izmir) · February
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 13° (55°)5– (41–)18 (64) | 15° (59°)7– (45–)20 (68) | 17° (63°)11– (52–)23 (73) | 22° (72°)14– (57–)28 (82) | 27° (81°)19– (66–)33 (91) | 32° (90°)24– (75–)37 (99) | 35° (95°)29– (84–)38 (100) | 34° (93°)29– (84–)38 (100) | 30° (86°)24– (75–)35 (95) | 25° (77°)17– (63–)29 (84) | 19° (66°)12– (54–)25 (77) | 15° (59°)7– (45–)20 (68) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 5° (41°)-3– (27–)13 (55) | 7° (45°)-2– (28–)13 (55) | 8° (46°)1– (34–)14 (57) | 12° (54°)5– (41–)16 (61) | 16° (61°)10– (50–)20 (68) | 21° (70°)14– (57–)25 (77) | 24° (75°)19– (66–)26 (79) | 24° (75°)20– (68–)27 (81) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)24 (75) | 15° (59°)9– (48–)20 (68) | 11° (52°)3– (37–)16 (61) | 7° (45°)-1– (30–)15 (59) |
☀️Sunshine | 5h UV 4 | 7h UV 5 | 8h UV 7 | 10h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 13h UV 10 | 12h UV 9 | 10h UV 8 | 9h UV 6 | 6h UV 5 | 5h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 14° (57°) | 13° (55°) | 14° (57°) | 17° (63°) | 20° (68°) | 24° (75°) | 26° (79°) | 27° (81°) | 25° (77°) | 23° (73°) | 19° (66°) | 16° (61°) |
🌧Rain Days | 8d128mm (5.0") | 6d83mm (3.3") | 6d58mm (2.3") | 4d34mm (1.3") | 2d22mm (0.9") | 2d17mm (0.7") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d6mm (0.2") | 1d13mm (0.5") | 3d45mm (1.8") | 5d63mm (2.5") | 8d106mm (4.2") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
February in Turkey (Izmir) is on the cool side — with highs around 15°C (59°F) it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime highs average 15°C (59°F), cooling to 7°C (45°F) at night (daily average: 11°C (52°F)). Peaks reach around 20°C (68°F), the coldest nights around -2°C (28°F) — frost does occur. The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 6 rain days with 83 mm (3.3 in) total. At 13°C (55°F), the water is still quite cool in February — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Turkey (Izmir) in February
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is February a good time to visit Turkey (Izmir)?
- February is not an optimal month for Turkey (Izmir) (Score: 44/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Turkey (Izmir) in February?
- In February, Turkey (Izmir) sees daily highs of 15°C (59°F). Nights cool to 7°C (45°F), with a daily average of 11°C (52°F). Peaks reach around 20°C (68°F), the coldest nights around -2°C (28°F) — frost does occur.
- How much rain falls in Turkey (Izmir) in February?
- In February, Turkey (Izmir) receives an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Turkey (Izmir) get in February?
- Turkey (Izmir) averages 7 sunshine hours per day in February — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Turkey (Izmir) in February?
- Water temperature in Turkey (Izmir) in February averages 13°C (55°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.