Climate Insights for Gümüşhane

The climate in Gümüşhane is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1183mm of precipitation falls per year. Gümüşhane receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gümüşhane 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Gümüşhane experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Gümüşhane vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Gümüşhane is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1183mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 191mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 60mm. That's 131mm 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. Gümüşhane receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 387cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 94cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Gümüşhane is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Gümüşhane, which began on June 21, 2026. Gümüşhane 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Gümüşhane is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 93mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -9°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gümüşhane 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.