January · Turkey
Best time to visit Izmir in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Izmir in January
Average temperature 9°C, 93 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 93 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Izmir scores 6.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 93 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
İzmir spreads along the Aegean with a bazaar heart, a seafront promenade and Roman ruins at its centre.
January in Izmir: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 93 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 2.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Izmir in January?
- In January, Izmir averages 9°C, 93 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Izmir?
- January earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Izmir in January?
- Expect about 93 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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