Climate Insights for Gaziantep

The climate in Gaziantep is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 457mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 151mm of rainfall. Gaziantep 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 December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Gaziantep has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 3°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Gaziantep is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 457mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 151mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2mm. That's 149mm less than December, 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 46cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 26cm.

Gaziantep is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Gaziantep, which began on June 21, 2026. Gaziantep 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 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 0°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Gaziantep is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 15mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gaziantep 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.