Climate Insights for Silvan

, Diyarbakır, Turkey

Hottest
August
39°C peak
Coldest
January
0°C low
Wettest
March
144mm rain
Best to Visit
May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Silvan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 748mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 144mm of rainfall. Silvan 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 0°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: 8° Average: 4° Min: 0° Feb Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 1° Mar Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 5° Apr Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 8° May Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13° Jun Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 18° Jul Max: 39° Average: 31° Min: 22° Aug Max: 39° Average: 31° Min: 22° Sep Max: 35° Average: 26° Min: 18° Oct Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 12° Nov Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 5° Dec Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Silvan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 31°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 19mm Feb Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 5mm Mar Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Silvan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 748mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 144mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 143mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 27cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 19cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Silvan 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 March, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

3 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Silvan, which began on March 20, 2026. Silvan 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 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 337mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 39°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 8mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 35°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 105mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 298mm for the season, averaging 99mm per month. Expect around 27cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 11°
Apr 15°
May 20°
Jun 27°
Jul 31°
Aug 31°
Sep 26°
Oct 19°
Nov 10°
Dec

The best time to visit Silvan is during May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 61mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Silvan 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
0 °C
8 °C
2 km/h
117 mm
19 cm
Feb
1 °C
11 °C
1 km/h
68 mm
5 cm
Mar
5 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
18 °C
34 °C
2 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
39 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
39 °C
1 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
35 °C
1 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
17 °C
1 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Dec
2 °C
10 °C
2 km/h
113 mm
3 cm
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