East Anatolia Region Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Anatolia Region, Turkey in February.

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Malatya Van Elazığ Kars

Planning a journey to East Anatolia Region, Turkey this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in East Anatolia Region in February

East Anatolia Region, Turkey is a region in Turkey. East Anatolia Region, Turkey offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In February, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Sarıkamıs at -1°C (30°F) to mild in Nusaybin at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Nusaybin and -11°C (12°F) in Sarıkamıs.

For specific regional insights in East Anatolia Region, Turkey, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kars with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to high snowfall in Hakkari with 145 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Malatya typically sees 132 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore East Anatolia Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Anatolia Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Malatya)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March12°C (54°F) April18°C (64°F) May24°C (75°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August35°C (95°F) September30°C (86°F) October22°C (72°F) November14°C (57°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in East Anatolia Region in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across East Anatolia Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in East Anatolia Region

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in East Anatolia Region, Turkey?

Temperature range in East Anatolia Region (February)

Precipitation variation in East Anatolia Region (February)

Malatya

In February Malatya generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
113 hours
132 hours
183 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Malatya →

Van

In February Van generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
160 hours
203 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Van →

Elazığ

In February Elazığ generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
102 hours
119 hours
162 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Elazığ →

Kars

In February Kars generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
135 hours
166 hours
Monthly snowfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kars →

Sarıkamıs

In February Sarıkamıs generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
135 hours
166 hours
Monthly snowfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sarıkamıs →

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In our records: Turkey February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Turkey in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Turkey dropped to -31°C (-24°F) in Ankara on February 22, 1985.
  • From our sources, the wettest February day in Turkey brought 310 mm (12 in) in Bursa on February 18, 1983.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East Anatolia Region in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Malatya 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Van 2°C (36°F) -6°C (21°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Elazığ 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Kars 0°C (32°F) -11°C (12°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Sarıkamıs -1°C (30°F) -11°C (12°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Agrı 1°C (34°F) -10°C (14°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

East Anatolia Region weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Anatolia Region, Turkey in February?

In February, East Anatolia Region, Turkey generally has poor weather conditions. Malatya sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly -4°C (25°F).

What is the average temperature in East Anatolia Region, Turkey in February?

Average temperatures in East Anatolia Region, Turkey during February range from a nighttime low near -4°C (25°F) to a daytime high around 6°C (43°F) in Malatya.

Does East Anatolia Region, Turkey get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Not particularly. Malatya averages just 65 mm (2.6 in) of snow/rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for East Anatolia Region, Turkey.

Is February a Good Time to Visit East Anatolia Region, Turkey?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit East Anatolia Region, Turkey due to the typically poor weather in Malatya.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and October offering mostly perfect weather in Malatya. The weather in January, February, July, August and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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