Climate Insights for Şırnak

The climate in Şırnak is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1036mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 202mm of rainfall. Şırnak 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 -5°C. Şırnak experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Şırnak has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Şırnak is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1036mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 202mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 201mm 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. Şırnak receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 233cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 100cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Şırnak 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 February, 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 Şırnak, which began on June 21, 2026. Şırnak 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Şırnak is during June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 26mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Şırnak 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.