Climate Insights for Kamishli

The climate in Kamishli is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 407mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 84mm of rainfall. Kamishli is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Kamishli has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 41°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Kamishli is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 407mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 84mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 84mm less than March, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 5cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Kamishli is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Kamishli, which began on March 20, 2026. Kamishli 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 July at around 41°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Kamishli is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 41°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kamishli 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.