SeasonMapRize weather in September
Turkey
September in Rize: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#6 of 12 months in Rize · #907 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Rize climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 79°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 230 mm / 9.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rize in September
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.
BusySummer holidays in Turkey, school holidays in 3 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).
Fair weatherRize's weather peaks April–June, best around May.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Rize in September
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 ↗
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 September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Rize?
- September in Rize: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Rize on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Rize in September?
- In September, Rize averages a daily high of 25.6°C and a low of 18.6°C, with about 230.1 mm of rain over roughly 18.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rize in September?
- Rize has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in September.
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — September
Within 300 km: Batumi's Sea warm enough to swim around 20 Jun – 5 Oct, and Mestia's Mestia to Ushguli trek season around 10 Jun – 15 Oct.