Izmir is located in the western part of Anatolia , in the Aegean coast, on a bay surrounded by mountains. Hot summered-mild wintered Mediterranean climax reigns over the city. Yearly average heat is 17 degrees (Celsius) while the hottest month average is 26.5 degrees. In the hottest days of summer, the heat reaches up to 40 degrees. The wind from the sea (Imbat) helps a lot in those days.