Climate Insights for Ceyhan

The climate in Ceyhan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 903mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 150mm of rainfall. Ceyhan 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 7°C.

Temperatures in Ceyhan vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 10°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Ceyhan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 903mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 150mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 12mm. That's 138mm 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.

Ceyhan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Ceyhan, which began on June 21, 2026. Ceyhan 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Ceyhan is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 77mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ceyhan 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.