Climate Insights for Elazığ

The climate in Elazığ is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 605mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 109mm of rainfall. Elazığ 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 -1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 109cm accumulating over the season.

Elazığ has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 29°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Elazığ is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 605mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 109mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2mm. That's 107mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 109cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 48cm.

Elazığ 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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.

It is currently summer in Elazığ, which began on June 21, 2026. Elazığ 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 -1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Elazığ is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°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 Elazığ 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.