SeasonMapRize weather in July
Turkey
July in Rize: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days.
#2 of 12 months in Rize · #644 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Rize climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 79°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 171 mm / 6.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rize in July
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.
Peak crowdsRize Tea & Tourism Festival, Summer holidays in Turkey, school holidays in 5 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).
Best weatherRize's weather peaks May–July.
July includes Rize Tea & Tourism Festival.
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What's on in Rize in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Tea harvest season
1 May – 31 Oct · usuallyThe prized first flush, Mayis cayi, is picked in May from the youngest leaves after winter; a bigger, milder-flavoured summer flush follows through July, and a final autumn pass finishes by October. The terraced hillside gardens are at their most active May to October. Source ↗
- Festival
Rize Tea & Tourism Festival
15 Jul – 15 Aug · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedThe municipality's International Tea, Tourism and Summer Sports Festival takes over the coastal fill area for about ten days most years, with concerts, paragliding displays and tea tastings. Exact dates move year to year and are announced by the municipality each spring. Source ↗
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 July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Rize?
- July in Rize: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Rize on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Rize in July?
- In July, Rize averages a daily high of 23.4°C and a low of 18.7°C, with about 170.9 mm of rain over roughly 21 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rize in July?
- Rize has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in July.
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — July
Within 300 km: Batumi's Black Sea Jazz Festival on 10–12 Jul, and Elbrus' Baksan valley in flower around 10 Jun – 25 Jul.