Climate Insights for Viranşehir

Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Hottest
July
40°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
January
77mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Viranşehir is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 405mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 77mm of rainfall. Viranşehir is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 3° Feb Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Mar Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Apr Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 11° May Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 16° Jun Max: 37° Average: 30° Min: 22° Jul Max: 40° Average: 34° Min: 26° Aug Max: 40° Average: 33° Min: 25° Sep Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 21° Oct Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° Nov Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 9° Dec Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Viranşehir has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°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 8°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: 77mm Snow: 7mm Feb Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Viranşehir is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 405mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 77mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 77mm 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 14cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

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

Viranşehir 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 June, averaging 11km/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. 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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Viranşehir, which began on June 21, 2026. Viranşehir 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 July at around 40°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 141mm over the season and a monthly average of 47mm. 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 22 to 40°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 4mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 35°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 63mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 196mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 12°
Apr 18°
May 23°
Jun 30°
Jul 34°
Aug 33°
Sep 28°
Oct 21°
Nov 13°
Dec

The best time to visit Viranşehir is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 40°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°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 Viranşehir 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
3 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
77 mm
7 cm
Feb
4 °C
13 °C
9 km/h
51 mm
3 cm
Mar
7 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
37 °C
11 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
40 °C
11 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
40 °C
10 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
21 °C
35 °C
9 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Dec
5 °C
13 °C
9 km/h
69 mm
3 cm
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