When to go à IZMIR - SMYRNE ?

The weather in Turkey is very variable depending on the region. While in the north the Black Sea region experiences heavy rains in both summer and winter, the Mediterranean and Aegean regions enjoy a mild winter and a warm summer. In Izmir, the winter is quite mild and rainy, very rarely snowy, the spring is getting milder and sunnier over the mild weeks from mid-March. From June to September it is summer, hot and dry, the breeze blows and sometimes the meltemi, a more violent wind and heat peaks are frequent. Autumn is a very pleasant time. The sun is generous until mid-October and tourists are rare while all infrastructure is functioning. It is therefore in spring and autumn that you will enjoy your stay the most.

The high tourist season in Izmir, as in the rest of Turkey's tourist spots, begins at the end of June and ends in August. That is why the best time to travel to Izmir is in May or from September to October, when the climate remains very suitable and prices are mild. The low tourist season corresponds to winter. Many Turkish tourists also travel at the time of the Bayrams, the religious holidays, which take place after Ramadan. At that time, prices increase and reservations for long-duration transport are necessary. In addition, the Izmir International Fair takes place in September and attracts a large number of visitors. The hotels are then full.