Climate Insights for Diyarbakir Northwest

The climate in Diyarbakir Northwest is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 656mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 129mm of rainfall. Diyarbakir Northwest 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Diyarbakir Northwest has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 31°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 3°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.

Diyarbakir Northwest is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 656mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 129mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 128mm 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 33cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 18cm.

Diyarbakir Northwest is relatively calm, 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 July, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 9km/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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Diyarbakir Northwest, which began on March 20, 2026. Diyarbakir Northwest 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 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Diyarbakir Northwest 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 55mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Diyarbakir Northwest 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.