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Sanlıurfa Climate by Month

The temperature in Sanlıurfa can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. Sanlıurfa has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Sanlıurfa can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very hot 40°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 11°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 2°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Sanlıurfa typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 468 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, January receives moderate rainfall, averaging 79 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 0.8 mm over 7 rainy days.

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

The best time of year to visit Sanlıurfa in Turkey

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Sanlıurfa have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sanlıurfa?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 40°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sanlıurfa?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sanlıurfa?
    January tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sanlıurfa?
    July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Sanlıurfa

    Fri   Nov 22
    19°C | 9°C
    SE 4 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    20°C | 10°C
    S 4 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    16°C | 6°C
    SE 11 km/h
    11 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain