Climate Insights for Hatay
Antakya, Turkey
Climate Overview
The climate in Hatay is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 624 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 137 mm of rainfall. Hatay 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 5°C.The climate in Hatay is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 24.6 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5.4 in of rainfall. Hatay 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 42°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Hatay vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°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.Temperatures in Hatay vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 48°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Hatay is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 624 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 137 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 mm. That's 134 mm 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.Hatay is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 5.3 in 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.
Wind
Hatay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Hatay is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Hatay is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 44 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Hatay is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 93°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 42°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 Hatay 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hatay 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. 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.