Climate Insights for Çelikhan

The climate in Çelikhan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 885mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 171mm of rainfall. Çelikhan 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. Çelikhan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Çelikhan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Çelikhan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 885mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 171mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4mm. That's 167mm less than January, 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. Çelikhan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 204cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 91cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Çelikhan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Çelikhan, which began on March 20, 2026. Çelikhan 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Çelikhan is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 42mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Çelikhan 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.