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Rize, Turkey
Rize Province · Turkey
Rize is a large city in Rize Province, Turkey with a population of 119,828. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 119,828 |
| Population Density | 704,871 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0208°, 40.5219° |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| State / Province | Rize Province |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.6 inches (1,717 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rize
Rize is a large city in Turkey (Rize Province) with a population of 119,828. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.
Climate in Rize
Rize has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.4°C), the coldest is Feb (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2296 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above Turkey avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 704,871/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0208°N, 40.5219°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 32,700 | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 7.7 in |
Rize has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 42°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.0") and April the driest (3.1").
Colleges & Universities in Rize
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTÜ Of Teknoloji Fakültesi | University | - | , |
| KTU Surmene Abdullah Kanca Vocational College | University | - | , |
| KTU Surmene Faculty of Marine Sciences | University | - | , |
| Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Denizcilik Fakültesi Turgut Kıran Yerleşkesi | University | - | , |
| Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi | University | - | , |
| Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Zihni Derin Yerleşkesi | University | - | , |
Schools in Rize
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| İMKB Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Tevfik İleri Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Polis Amca İlkokulu-Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Ömer Halaç İşitme Engelliler Okulları | - | - | - | - |
| Temel Lise | - | - | - | - |
| Temel Lise | - | - | - | - |
| Halk Eğitim Merkezi | - | - | - | - |
| TOBB İlkokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Mehmet Akif Ersoy Ortaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Rize TOBB Fen Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Hasan Kemal Yardımcı Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Şehit Onur Kılıç Kız İmam Hatip Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Gülbahar Hatun Anaokulu | - | - | - | - |
| Vakıfbank İlköğretim | - | - | - | - |
| Ali Metin Kazancı Rize Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
| Rize Gençlik Merkezi | - | - | - | - |
| Çaykur İlköğretim Okulu | - | - | - | - |
| Rize İmam Hatip Lisesi | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rize
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Rize
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atatürk Müzesi | ||||
| Rize Atatürk Evi Müzesi |
Farmers Markets in Rize
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Özgüven |
Hotels in Rize
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rize
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rize
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Rize
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Rize
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rize
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rize
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rize
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Rize
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rize
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rize
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rize–Artvin Airport | RZV | Large Airport |
| Trabzon International Airport | TZX | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Rize
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aras Kargo Cep Şubesi | |
| PTT |
Treatment Centers in Rize
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Güneysu Rehabilitasyon Merkezi |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rize
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Çaykur Ziraat Camii | |
| Dalyan Camii | |
| İlahiyat Camii | |
| Müftü Mahallesi Camii | |
| Portakallık Camii | |
| Sahil Camii | |
| Şeyh Camii | |
| Soğukçeşme Köyü Camii |
Quick Facts
Around Rize
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Rize
5 places within 15 km
- • Rize Kalesi
- • Ayane Dağı
- • Cazıdağı Tepesi
- • Roof top with perfect city-view
- • 🌿🌿🌿
🇹🇷 About Turkey
Public Holidays in Turkey
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Rize
What is the population of Rize?
Rize has a population of 119,828 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 704,871 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rize?
Rize enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.6 inches.