Climate normals · 1970–2000
Şanlıurfa Climate
Şanlıurfa is a city in Turkey (63) with a population of about 449,549. Its average annual temperature is 17.7°C (64°F), with roughly 477 mm of rain per year.
17.7°C
Avg Temp
477
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Şanlıurfa Climate
Şanlıurfa has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F) and receives about 477 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.7°C
Avg Temp
477
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / 41° | 79 mm |
| February | 7° / 44° | 70 mm |
| March | 10° / 51° | 72 mm |
| April | 16° / 60° | 52 mm |
| May | 22° / 71° | 33 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 5 mm |
| July | 31° / 88° | 1 mm |
| August | 31° / 87° | 2 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 2 mm |
| October | 20° / 67° | 29 mm |
| November | 12° / 54° | 49 mm |
| December | 7° / 44° | 83 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Şanlıurfa
The most comfortable months to visit Şanlıurfa are typically May, October and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 39°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Şanlıurfa are typically May, October and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Şanlıurfa, Turkey has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C and about 477 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Şanlıurfa average about 39°C (102°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.