Climate Insights for Kahramanmaraş
Dulkadiroğlu, Turkey
Climate Overview
The climate in Kahramanmaraş is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 524 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 120 mm of rainfall. Kahramanmaraş 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.The climate in Kahramanmaraş is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 20.6 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4.7 in of rainfall. Kahramanmaraş 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 33°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Kahramanmaraş has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 5°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kahramanmaraş vary considerably across the year, with a 63°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 40°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kahramanmaraş is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 524 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 120 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2 mm. That's 118 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 43cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 28cm.Kahramanmaraş is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.7 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 4.6 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 17in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 11in.
Wind
Kahramanmaraş 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 November, 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, 9km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Kahramanmaraş 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 November, 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 Kahramanmaraş is during April, 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 19 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Kahramanmaraş is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 96°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 33°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kahramanmaraş 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 Kahramanmaraş 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.