Monthly climate guide
Samsun weather in January
January in Samsun is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 9°C (48°F) and night-time lows near 4°C (39°F). The month usually brings about 83 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Samsun.
- Samsun is usually about 5°C warmer than Çorum, 140 km away, in January.
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Samsun — roughly 63% more rain than average.
January is typically Samsun's coolest month.
Avg high
9°C
48°F
Avg low
4°C
39°F
Rainfall
83 mm
some rain
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
83%
cloud · often cloudy
Samsun weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 48°F | 4°C / 39°F | 83 mm | 77% | 83% |
| February | 10°C / 50°F | 5°C / 40°F | 49 mm | 77% | 81% |
| March | 12°C / 53°F | 6°C / 42°F | 58 mm | 76% | 80% |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 9°C / 47°F | 42 mm | 75% | 72% |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 14°C / 57°F | 51 mm | 79% | 71% |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 19°C / 65°F | 46 mm | 77% | 54% |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 21°C / 70°F | 20 mm | 74% | 48% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 22°C / 72°F | 22 mm | 73% | 51% |
| September | 24°C / 76°F | 19°C / 66°F | 29 mm | 72% | 57% |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 15°C / 59°F | 53 mm | 75% | 72% |
| November | 15°C / 59°F | 10°C / 51°F | 66 mm | 74% | 75% |
| December | 11°C / 52°F | 6°C / 43°F | 92 mm | 76% | 80% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Samsun?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Samsun →Other Turkey cities in January
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Samsun in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Samsun?
January is cool in Samsun, with highs around 9°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Samsun in January?
Average highs are about 9°C (48°F) and average lows about 4°C (39°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Samsun in January?
Samsun typically gets around 83 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Samsun (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.