Climate Insights for Sinop

The climate in Sinop is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1477mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 261mm of rainfall. Sinop is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: September, August, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Sinop sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 36°C. September is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Sinop is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1477mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 261mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 261mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Sinop is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Sinop, which began on March 20, 2026. Sinop is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in September at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 19°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sinop 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. 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.