SeasonMapRize weather in January
Turkey
January in Rize: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Rize · #953 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Rize climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sea temperature | 12°C / 53°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 48.8 cm / 19.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rize in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySemester (winter) break in Turkey, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Rize's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherRize's weather peaks May–July.
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What's on in Rize in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 49 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Rize — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Rize?
Rize in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Rize?
- January in Rize: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Rize on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Rize in January?
- In January, Rize averages a daily high of 9.1°C and a low of 2.2°C, with about 134.5 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rize in January?
- Rize has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in January.
- Does it snow in Rize in January?
- Rize sees roughly 48.8 cm of snowfall in January.
Other months in Rize
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — January
Within 300 km: Mestia's Ski season around 15 Dec – 15 Apr, and Elbrus' Ski season around 15 Nov – 15 May.