Samsun
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Samsun month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Samsun are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 24–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low 4°C), and March the wettest (about 90 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.6 | 4.2 | 83 | 5.7 |
| February | 11.1 | 4.2 | 63 | 6.4 |
| March | 12.8 | 5.5 | 90 | 7.3 |
| April | 16.0 | 8.2 | 64 | 9.2 |
| May | 19.1 | 12.2 | 86 | 10.2 |
| June | 24.1 | 17.4 | 76 | 12.7 |
| July | 27.2 | 20.0 | 36 | 13.2 |
| August | 27.9 | 20.9 | 42 | 11.8 |
| September | 24.5 | 17.4 | 68 | 10.1 |
| October | 20.2 | 13.3 | 84 | 7.9 |
| November | 16.7 | 9.4 | 66 | 7.1 |
| December | 12.9 | 6.6 | 86 | 6.0 |
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01 · OverviewSamsun, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Samsun took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Samsun
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Samsun
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Samsun
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Samsun
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Samsun
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Samsun
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Frequently Asked Questions about Samsun
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01 · Q&AWhere is Samsun located and what are its coordinates?
Samsun is situated in Turkey at geographic coordinates 41.2798, 36.3361, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Samsun?
Samsun has a recorded population of approximately 394,050 and observes the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Samsun?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Samsun 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 Samsun?
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