When is the best time to go to Şanlıurfa

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Şanlıurfa, 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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Şanlıurfa weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Şanlıurfa 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

Şanlıurfa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 89mm 5.3hrs 10.9hrs

The climate in Şanlıurfa during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

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

January is in the winter in Şanlıurfa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Şanlıurfa with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Şanlıurfa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 77mm 6.2hrs 11.7hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Şanlıurfa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Şanlıurfa with around 77mm 3 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanlıurfa weather in February »

March

Şanlıurfa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 76mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Şanlıurfa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Şanlıurfa with around 76mm 3 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanlıurfa weather in March »

April

Şanlıurfa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 57mm 8.9hrs 14hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Şanlıurfa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Şanlıurfa with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanlıurfa weather in April »

May

Şanlıurfa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 35mm 11hrs 15.1hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Şanlıurfa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Şanlıurfa with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanlıurfa weather in May »

June

Şanlıurfa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 5mm 14.2hrs 10.9hrs

The climate in Şanlıurfa during June can be summarized as hot and very dry.

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

June is in the summer in Şanlıurfa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Şanlıurfa with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanlıurfa weather in June »

July

Şanlıurfa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 1mm 15hrs 11.7hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Şanlıurfa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Şanlıurfa with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 15 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanlıurfa weather in July »

August

Şanlıurfa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 0mm 14hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Şanlıurfa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 37°C (99°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Şanlıurfa with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanlıurfa weather in August »

September

Şanlıurfa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 1mm 12.2hrs 14hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Şanlıurfa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Şanlıurfa with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanlıurfa weather in September »

October

Şanlıurfa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 33mm 8.8hrs 15.1hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Şanlıurfa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Şanlıurfa with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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.

Şanlıurfa weather in October »

November

Şanlıurfa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 50mm 6.7hrs 10.9hrs

The weather in November in Şanlıurfa is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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 Şanlıurfa.

November is in the fall / autumn in Şanlıurfa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Şanlıurfa with around 50mm 2 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanlıurfa weather in November »

December

Şanlıurfa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 94mm 5.2hrs 11.7hrs

December in Şanlıurfa is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Şanlıurfa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Şanlıurfa with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanlıurfa weather in December »

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Şanlıurfa weather stats

Şanlıurfa weather statistics
Hottest month: July 37.2°C 99°F
Driest month: August 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 15hrs
Coldest month: January 8.2°C 46.8°F
Wettest month: December 94mm 3.7ins
Warmest sea: August 27.8°C 82°F
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