Climate Insights for Şarkışla

Sivas, Turkey

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
-7°C low
Wettest
May
71mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Şarkışla is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 409mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 71mm of rainfall. Şarkışla 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 -7°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 125cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -7° Feb Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -6° Mar Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -2° Apr Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 3° May Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 6° Jun Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 11° Jul Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 13° Aug Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 14° Sep Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 10° Oct Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 5° Nov Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: -1° Dec Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min

Şarkışla has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -3°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 35mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 23mm Mar Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 26mm Apr Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 7mm May Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 9mm Dec Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 22mm
Precipitation
Snow

Şarkışla is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 409mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 71mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5mm. That's 65mm less than May, 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 125cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 35cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Şarkışla 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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Şarkışla, which began on June 21, 2026. Şarkışla 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 181mm for the season, averaging 60mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 30°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 44mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 64mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Expect around 10cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -7 to 5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 119mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Expect around 80cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -3°
Feb -1°
Mar
Apr
May 13°
Jun 18°
Jul 21°
Aug 22°
Sep 17°
Oct 11°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Şarkışla is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°C. 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 Şarkışla 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-7 °C
2 °C
10 km/h
46 mm
35 cm
Feb
-6 °C
3 °C
10 km/h
33 mm
23 cm
Mar
-2 °C
9 °C
11 km/h
63 mm
26 cm
Apr
3 °C
16 °C
10 km/h
47 mm
7 cm
May
6 °C
19 °C
10 km/h
71 mm
1 cm
Jun
11 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
10 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
19 mm
1 cm
Nov
-1 °C
12 °C
9 km/h
34 mm
9 cm
Dec
-4 °C
5 °C
9 km/h
40 mm
22 cm
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