Climate Insights for Diyarbakır

Sur, Turkey

Hottest
August
39°C peak103°F peak
Coldest
January
0°C low32°F low
Wettest
March
124 mm rain4.9 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Diyarbakır is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 634 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 124 mm of rainfall. Diyarbakır 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.The climate in Diyarbakır is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 25 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 4.9 in of rainfall. Diyarbakır 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 32°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 0°FebMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 1°MarMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°AprMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°MayMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°JunMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 19°JulMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 24°AugMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 23°SepMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 18°OctMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 12°NovMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°DecMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 47°FAverage: 39°FMin: 32°FFebMax: 52°FAverage: 42°FMin: 34°FMarMax: 60°FAverage: 50°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 48°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 94°FAverage: 82°FMin: 67°FJulMax: 102°FAverage: 89°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 103°FAverage: 89°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 94°FAverage: 79°FMin: 64°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 66°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FDecMax: 51°FAverage: 43°FMin: 36°F
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Diyarbakır 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 32°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Diyarbakır has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 89°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 32°F and the daily average is 39°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 20mmFebPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 7mmMarPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 3mmAprPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 7mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 3in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Diyarbakır is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 634 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 124 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 123 mm 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 38cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 20cm.Diyarbakır is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 4.8 in 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 15in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Diyarbakır is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Diyarbakır is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan4°39°F
Feb6°42°F
Mar10°50°F
Apr15°60°F
May20°68°F
Jun28°82°F
Jul32°89°F
Aug32°89°F
Sep26°79°F
Oct19°66°F
Nov11°52°F
Dec6°43°F

The best time to visit Diyarbakır is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 56 mm 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 best time to visit Diyarbakır is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 103°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 32°F. 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 Diyarbakır 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Diyarbakır based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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 °C32 °F
8 °C47 °F
6 km/h4 mph
100 mm3.9 in
20 cm8 in
Feb
1 °C34 °F
11 °C52 °F
6 km/h4 mph
69 mm2.7 in
7 cm3 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
15 °C60 °F
7 km/h4 mph
124 mm4.9 in
3 cm1 in
Apr
9 °C48 °F
22 °C71 °F
6 km/h4 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C55 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C67 °F
35 °C94 °F
8 km/h5 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
39 °C102 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
39 °C103 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C64 °F
34 °C94 °F
6 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C42 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
64 mm2.5 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
2 °C36 °F
11 °C51 °F
6 km/h4 mph
98 mm3.9 in
7 cm3 in