Climate Insights for Ahlat

The climate in Ahlat is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 590mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 98mm of rainfall. Ahlat is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Ahlat experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Ahlat vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Ahlat is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 590mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 98mm of rainfall. May and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5mm. That's 93mm 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. Ahlat receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 230cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 69cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Ahlat 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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Ahlat, which began on September 23, 2026. Ahlat 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Ahlat is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 12mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ahlat 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.