Climate Insights for Başkavak

, Mardin, Turkey

Hottest
August
37°C peak
Coldest
January
0°C low
Wettest
March
126mm rain
Best to Visit
May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Başkavak is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 639mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 126mm of rainfall. Başkavak 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 4° Min: 0° Feb Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 2° Mar Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° Apr Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 9° May Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 13° Jun Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 19° Jul Max: 37° Average: 31° Min: 23° Aug Max: 37° Average: 31° Min: 23° Sep Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 19° Oct Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Nov Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 7° Dec Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Başkavak has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 18mm Feb Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 6mm Mar Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow

Başkavak is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 639mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 126mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 126mm 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 December, totalling around 30cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 18cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Başkavak is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 11km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Başkavak, which began on March 20, 2026. Başkavak 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 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 273mm for the season, averaging 91mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 37°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 8mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 118mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 239mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Expect around 28cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 15°
May 20°
Jun 27°
Jul 31°
Aug 31°
Sep 26°
Oct 19°
Nov 11°
Dec

The best time to visit Başkavak is during May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 56mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Başkavak 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C
7 °C
14 km/h
97 mm
18 cm
Feb
2 °C
10 °C
13 km/h
68 mm
6 cm
Mar Current
5 °C
14 °C
16 km/h
126 mm
2 cm
Apr
9 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
33 °C
16 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
37 °C
14 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
37 °C
14 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
33 °C
13 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
25 °C
12 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
15 °C
11 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Dec
3 °C
10 °C
13 km/h
74 mm
4 cm
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