When is the best time to go to Karkamış

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Karkamış, Turkey. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Karkamış weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Karkamış are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Karkamış January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 64mm 5.1hrs 10.9hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Karkamış and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Karkamış for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Karkamış and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Karkamış with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Karkamış weather in January »

February

Karkamış February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 55mm 6hrs 11.7hrs

February in Karkamış is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Karkamış.

February is in the winter in Karkamış and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Karkamış with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Karkamış weather in February »

March

Karkamış March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 56mm 7.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Karkamış is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Karkamış.

March is in the spring in Karkamış and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Karkamış with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Karkamış weather in March »

April

Karkamış April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 39mm 9hrs 14hrs

Karkamış's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Karkamış, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Karkamış and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Karkamış with around 39mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Karkamış weather in April »

May

Karkamış May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 22mm 11.2hrs 15hrs

May is a dry month in Karkamış and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Karkamış, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Karkamış and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Karkamış with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Karkamış weather in May »

June

Karkamış June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 3mm 14.1hrs 10.9hrs

Karkamış's weather in June is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Karkamış, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Karkamış and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Karkamış with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Karkamış weather in June »

July

Karkamış July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 2mm 14.6hrs 11.7hrs

July in Karkamış is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Karkamış, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Karkamış and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 39°C (101°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Karkamış with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Karkamış weather in July »

August

Karkamış August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 2mm 13.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Karkamış is characteristically very hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Karkamış, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Karkamış and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Karkamış with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Karkamış weather in August »

September

Karkamış September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 2mm 11.8hrs 14hrs

Karkamış's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Karkamış, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Karkamış and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Karkamış with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Karkamış weather in September »

October

Karkamış October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 26mm 8.8hrs 15hrs

October is a dry month in Karkamış and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Karkamış, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Karkamış and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Karkamış with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Karkamış weather in October »

November

Karkamış November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 40mm 6.8hrs 10.9hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Karkamış and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Karkamış.

November is in the fall / autumn in Karkamış and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Karkamış with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Karkamış weather in November »

December

Karkamış December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 69mm 5.1hrs 11.7hrs

December in Karkamış is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Karkamış for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Karkamış and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Karkamış with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Karkamış weather in December »

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Karkamış weather stats

Karkamış weather statistics
Hottest month: July 38°C 100.4°F
Driest month: July 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: July 14.6hrs
Coldest month: January 9.8°C 49.6°F
Wettest month: December 69mm 2.7ins
Warmest sea: August 28.2°C 82.8°F
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