Climate Insights for Gilgilçay

The climate in Gilgilçay is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 431mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 61mm of rainfall. Gilgilçay is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Gilgilçay vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Gilgilçay is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 431mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 61mm of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 14mm. That's 47mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 43cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 15cm.

Gilgilçay is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 14km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Gilgilçay, which began on March 20, 2026. Gilgilçay is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Gilgilçay is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 24mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gilgilçay based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.