Climate Insights for Şemdinli

The climate in Şemdinli is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 910mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 173mm of rainfall. Şemdinli 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Şemdinli experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Şemdinli has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°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.

Şemdinli is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 910mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 173mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5mm. That's 168mm 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. Şemdinli receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 526cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 144cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Şemdinli 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 June, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 Şemdinli, which began on June 21, 2026. Şemdinli 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Şemdinli is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 11mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Şemdinli 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.