Climate Insights for Ereğli

The climate in Ereğli is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 665mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 106mm of rainfall. Ereğli 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 -6°C. Ereğli experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Ereğli vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Ereğli is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 665mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 106mm of rainfall. January and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4mm. That's 102mm 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. Ereğli receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 293cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 96cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Ereğli 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 July, averaging 2km/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 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Ereğli, which began on March 20, 2026. Ereğli 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 -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Ereğli 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 24mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ereğli 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.