The typical Mediterranean climate with long hot summer season and short mild winters is characteristic of Izmir. If you desire to spend your summer holidays with lots of sun and heat, then Izmir is the answer for you. In the peak of summer during the months of July and August, temperatures can soar up to 35C. With around twelve hours of sunshine a day, summers are quiet sunny and bright. However, the sea breezes take the edge out of the heat. Rainfall in Izmir takes place during the winter months. The average daytime temperature in winters is 15C along with at least five hours of sunshine which is akin to a sunny spring day in the UK. Consequently, any time of the year is good for having Izmir holidays. But if you want to avoid the holiday rush, then spring and autumn are nice options.