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Malatya Climate by Month

Malatya experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Malatya is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in July to a chilly 4°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -5°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Malatya has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 489 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Malatya shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate snow/rainfall in January, with an average of 72 mm of precipitation over 12 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.1 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Malatya serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Malatya have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Malatya?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Malatya?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Malatya?
    January tops the wettest month list with 72 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Malatya?
    August is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Malatya?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 368 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Malatya

    Thu   Dec 12
    7°C | 2°C
    E 7 km/h
    0.3 mm
    broken clouds and slight rain

    broken clouds and slight rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    7°C | 0°C
    NW 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    4°C | -3°C
    NW 14 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain