Climate Insights for Tercan

, Erzincan, Turkey

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
-10°C low
Wettest
March
98mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tercan is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 604mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 98mm of rainfall. Tercan 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 -10°C. Tercan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -6° Min: -10° Feb Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -9° Mar Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -4° Apr Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° May Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 5° Jun Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° Jul Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 12° Aug Max: 30° Average: 21° Min: 13° Sep Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 9° Oct Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 4° Nov Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -2° Dec Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -8°
Max
Average
Min

Tercan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -6°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 7°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: 73mm Snow: 54mm Feb Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 31mm Mar Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 49mm Apr Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 13mm May Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 22mm Dec Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 39mm
Precipitation
Snow

Tercan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 604mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 98mm of rainfall. May and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 10mm. That's 88mm less than March, 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. Tercan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 211cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 54cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Tercan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Tercan, which began on March 20, 2026. Tercan 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 -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 262mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 59mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 106mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Expect around 23cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -10 to 1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 177mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Expect around 123cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -6°
Feb -4°
Mar
Apr
May 12°
Jun 17°
Jul 20°
Aug 21°
Sep 17°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec -3°

The best time to visit Tercan 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 19mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°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 Tercan 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
-10 °C
-1 °C
9 km/h
73 mm
54 cm
Feb
-9 °C
1 °C
10 km/h
44 mm
31 cm
Mar Current
-4 °C
5 °C
12 km/h
98 mm
49 cm
Apr
1 °C
13 °C
13 km/h
70 mm
13 cm
May
5 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
93 mm
3 cm
Jun
10 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
25 °C
11 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
33 mm
1 cm
Nov
-2 °C
8 °C
9 km/h
56 mm
22 cm
Dec
-8 °C
1 °C
8 km/h
60 mm
39 cm
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