Izmit, Turkey: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Izmit, Turkey? If you're planning to go to Izmit, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Izmit, Turkey

Based on the climate and weather in Izmit, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Izmit, Turkey by month

January

Traveling to Izmit in January, you will notice that it is cold and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time and snow occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Jacket or coat
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Light gloves or mittens
Rain coat

February

February in Izmit is cold and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

It also snows once in a while. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Socks
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Rain coat

March

If you visit Izmit during March, you are likely to find that it is cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Fleeces
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans

April

In April, Izmit is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) and about a third of the time jump into the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Izmit, with several of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Waterproof luggage

May

May in Izmit is mild and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Light footwear

June

If you are traveling to Izmit in June, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Skirts

July

Traveling to Izmit in July, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Rain coat
Skirts
Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Sandals

August

Traveling to Izmit in August, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
Sandals
Rain coat

September

September in Izmit is a perfect temperature. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Sandals
Skirts
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear

October

October for Izmit is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

November

November in Izmit is cool and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C).

It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Socks
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece

December

December in Izmit can be very chilly and very rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Rain coat
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Socks

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Izmit, Turkey

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Izmit, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Izmit
Appropriate museum wear

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