Climate Insights for Şanlıurfa
Haliliye, Turkey
Climate Overview
The climate in Şanlıurfa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 498 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 90 mm of rainfall. Şanlıurfa 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 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Şanlıurfa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 19.6 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.5 in of rainfall. Şanlıurfa 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 36°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Şanlıurfa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.Şanlıurfa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 101°F and an average of 90°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 42°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Şanlıurfa is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 498 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 90 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 89 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 18cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.Şanlıurfa is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 3.5 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 7in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.
Wind
Şanlıurfa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8km/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 9km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Şanlıurfa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Şanlıurfa is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 36 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 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Şanlıurfa is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 101°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°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 Şanlıurfa 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 Şanlıurfa 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.