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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Rize month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Rize are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 19–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), February the coldest (average low 3°C), and September the wettest (about 294 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.1 | 3.2 | 167 | 5.4 |
| February | 10.3 | 3.0 | 124 | 6.3 |
| March | 12.0 | 4.9 | 150 | 6.9 |
| April | 15.3 | 7.8 | 95 | 8.9 |
| May | 18.5 | 11.9 | 119 | 9.7 |
| June | 23.0 | 17.4 | 154 | 10.5 |
| July | 24.9 | 20.1 | 191 | 9.6 |
| August | 25.6 | 21.3 | 218 | 8.9 |
| September | 23.0 | 17.8 | 294 | 8.5 |
| October | 19.4 | 13.4 | 251 | 7.2 |
| November | 16.2 | 8.9 | 163 | 7.1 |
| December | 12.4 | 5.4 | 174 | 5.6 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1547
From 1547, Chaneti province was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire and became a part of the sancak of Lazistan.
- Documented history · 1918
The city was claimed by the short-lived Democratic Republic of Georgia between 1918 and 1920.
- Documented history · 1921
On the basis of the 1921 Treaty of Kars, Soviet Russia granted Rize to Turkey along with the other territories of Artvin, Ardahan, and Hopa (Georgian: ხუფათი).
- 1547 – Incorporation into the Ottoman Empire
Chaneti province became part of the Ottoman sancak of Lazistan
- 1918–1920 – Georgian claim
Rize was claimed by the short‑lived Democratic Republic of Georgia
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01 · OverviewRize, in brief
Where is Rize located?
Rize is a coastal city situated in the eastern part of the Black Sea Region of Turkey. Serving as the seat of both Rize Province and Rize District, the city records a population of 119,828 inhabitants.
What historical turning point transformed the local economy?
For generations, the area remained desperately poor until a major historical turning point occurred in the 1940s and 1950s with the introduction of black tea cultivation. This agricultural shift transformed the economic destiny of the entire region. By 1958, a local tea research institute was established to support the booming industry. Today, Rize operates as a central hub for processing and shipping locally grown Rize Tea, with tea gardens visible throughout the town and even planted in private local gardens.
How has the city evolved geographically and administratively over time?
The city is built around a small bay on a narrow strip of flat land wedged between the sea and the surrounding mountains. To accommodate growth, the coastal strip is continually expanded using landfill, and the settlement extends up the steep hillsides away from the coast. Historically, the area formed part of the Georgian province of Chaneti before it was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire in 1547 as part of the sancak of Lazistan. Following claims by the Democratic Republic of Georgia between 1918 and 1920, Soviet Russia granted the city to Turkey under the 1921 Treaty of Kars.
What modern developments connect Rize to the wider region?
In contemporary times, the opening of the border with Georgia in the early 1990s and the subsequent widening of the Black Sea coast road brought increased wealth to the town. Road links connect Rize to Trabzon located 41 miles (66 km) west, Hopa situated 55 miles (88 km) east near the Georgian border, and Erzurum to the south. Additionally, the Rize–Artvin Airport commenced operations in 2022, further integrating the provincial capital into regional transit networks alongside growing tourism to destinations in and around the area.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rize
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01 · Q&AWhere is Rize located and what are its coordinates?
Rize is situated in Turkey at geographic coordinates 41.0208, 40.5219, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Rize?
Rize has a recorded population of approximately 119,828 and observes the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Rize?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Rize 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 Rize?
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