İzmir is hot and dry in summer and mild in winter, with a long shoulder season either side.
Warm from April and hot by June, with the city at its greenest. Ideal for Ephesus and Pergamon.
Hot at 33 to 37°C, though the seafront breeze helps. Locals leave for Çeşme at weekends.
September and October are ideal, with warm seas on the peninsula and cooler city days.
Mild and wet at 10 to 15°C, with the bazaar and museums to yourself.
May, June, September and October. If you are here in summer, stay by the sea and visit the ruins early.
See the top things to do in İzmir, how to get there and where to stay. For the whole country, read the best time to visit Turkey.