Climate Insights for Şenkaya

The climate in Şenkaya is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 692mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 124mm of rainfall. Şenkaya 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 -12°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 164cm accumulating over the season.

Şenkaya has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -7°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.

Şenkaya is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 692mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 124mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 29mm. That's 95mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 164cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 43cm.

Şenkaya 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 April, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/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.

It is currently spring in Şenkaya, which began on March 20, 2026. Şenkaya 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Şenkaya is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°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 Şenkaya 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.