Balıkesir
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Balıkesir month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Balıkesir are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and January the wettest (about 106 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.2 | 2.1 | 106 | 5.8 |
| February | 12.1 | 3.1 | 66 | 6.9 |
| March | 14.9 | 4.8 | 62 | 8.3 |
| April | 19.6 | 8.2 | 54 | 10.0 |
| May | 24.2 | 12.6 | 52 | 11.7 |
| June | 28.9 | 17.6 | 37 | 13.0 |
| July | 31.8 | 20.3 | 12 | 13.6 |
| August | 31.6 | 20.9 | 12 | 12.6 |
| September | 28.0 | 17.0 | 18 | 11.3 |
| October | 22.4 | 12.4 | 33 | 9.0 |
| November | 17.4 | 8.3 | 64 | 7.3 |
| December | 12.0 | 4.5 | 82 | 5.6 |
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01 · OverviewBalıkesir, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Balıkesir took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Balıkesir
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Balıkesir
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Balıkesir
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Balıkesir
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Balıkesir
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Balıkesir
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balıkesir
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01 · Q&AWhere is Balıkesir located and what are its coordinates?
Balıkesir is situated in Turkey at geographic coordinates 39.6492, 27.8861, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Balıkesir?
Balıkesir has a recorded population of approximately 238,151 and observes the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Balıkesir?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Balıkesir include TR-TR, KU, DIQ, AZ, AV, with TRY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Balıkesir?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Balıkesir, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.