Climate Insights for Silvan

, Diyarbakır, Turkey

Hottest
August
40°C peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low
Wettest
December
153mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Silvan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 739mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 153mm 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, June. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 51cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -2° Feb Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Mar Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 5° Apr Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 9° May Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 13° Jun Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 19° Jul Max: 39° Average: 32° Min: 23° Aug Max: 40° Average: 32° Min: 23° Sep Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 17° Oct Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 12° Nov Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 2° Dec Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min

Silvan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 32°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°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 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 143mm Snow: 35mm Feb Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 142mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 153mm Snow: 15mm
Precipitation
Snow

Silvan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 739mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 153mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 153mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 51cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 35cm.

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: 2km/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 June, 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

52 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Silvan, which began on June 21, 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 40°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 240mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 40°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 13mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 119mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. 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 -2 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 367mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Expect around 51cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 11°
Apr 16°
May 20°
Jun 27°
Jul 32°
Aug 32°
Sep 25°
Oct 19°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Silvan 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 39mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 40°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°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
-2 °C
6 °C
2 km/h
143 mm
35 cm
Feb
3 °C
13 °C
1 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Mar
5 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
Apr
9 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
34 °C
2 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
39 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
23 °C
40 °C
1 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Nov
2 °C
16 °C
1 km/h
61 mm
1 cm
Dec
-1 °C
7 °C
2 km/h
153 mm
15 cm
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