Elazığ Climate by Month
Elazığ experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very hot days
to cold weather.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Elazığ is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 35°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -3°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Elazığ receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 661 mm annually. Elazığ can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 96 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 3 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Elazığ can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Elazığ in Turkey
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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 96 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 357 hours of sunshine.
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