Arsuz, Hatay Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Arsuz, Hatay gets 720 mm of precipitation a year over about 79 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and January the coldest (average low 9°C).

Arsuz climate at a glance

Mediterranean climate

Arsuz, Hatay has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 16°C in January to 32°C in August. January is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

How much rain does Arsuz get?

Arsuz gets 720 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 79 days with measurable rain.

January is the wettest month, with 94 mm. August is the driest, with 26 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 10.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 20 days, to July 15, 2022.

Arsuz weather by month

Arsuz weather in January

In January, Arsuz averages a high of 16°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 94 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. The January record high is 28°C (1988) and the record low is -1°C (1989).

Arsuz weather in February

In February, Arsuz averages a high of 17°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 87 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The February record high is 27°C (1989) and the record low is -1°C (1983).

Arsuz weather in March

In March, Arsuz averages a high of 19°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 75 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 49% of daylight hours. The March record high is 34°C (2025) and the record low is 0°C (1973). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Arsuz weather in April

In April, Arsuz averages a high of 22°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The April record high is 36°C (1989) and the record low is 4°C (1974). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Arsuz weather in May

In May, Arsuz averages a high of 26°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 52 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. The May record high is 40°C (1988) and the record low is 7°C (1983). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Arsuz weather in June

In June, Arsuz averages a high of 29°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 75% of daylight hours. The June record high is 38°C (2012) and the record low is 14°C (2014).

Arsuz weather in July

In July, Arsuz averages a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 85% of daylight hours. The July record high is 40°C (2017) and the record low is 20°C (1995).

Arsuz weather in August

In August, Arsuz averages a high of 32°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 75% of daylight hours. The August record high is 39°C (2015) and the record low is 18°C (1999).

Arsuz weather in September

In September, Arsuz averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. The September record high is 39°C (1999) and the record low is 16°C (1992).

Arsuz weather in October

In October, Arsuz averages a high of 28°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. The October record high is 37°C (1994) and the record low is 9°C (1996).

Arsuz weather in November

In November, Arsuz averages a high of 22°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. The November record high is 31°C (1992) and the record low is 0°C (1973). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Arsuz weather in December

In December, Arsuz averages a high of 17°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 90 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The December record high is 28°C (1996) and the record low is 1°C (1992). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Arsuz

July is the sunniest month in Arsuz, with sunshine about 85% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest, at 46%. Over the year the sun shines about 64% of daylight hours. Arsuz is sunnier than 71% of Turkey.

Humidity peaks in June at 74% and is lowest in October at 61%.

Arsuz has about 28 days a year above 32°C. Arsuz is hotter than 57% of Turkey.

Arsuz weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Arsuz station is 40°C, on July 1, 2017. The coldest is -1°C, on January 4, 1989.

The wettest day on record brought 333 mm of rain, on July 22, 1992.

25 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.7°C per decade since 1983.

The best time to visit Arsuz

The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 10°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 15°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 25°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 20°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January94 mm1067%46%-8°28°-1°
February87 mm966%56%-8°27°-1°
March75 mm1069%49%-8°34°
April57 mm770%52%-7°36°
May52 mm669%67%-6°40°
June31 mm374%75%-3°38°14°
July27 mm271%85%-2°40°20°
August26 mm373%75%-1°39°18°
September59 mm670%78%-2°39°16°
October58 mm761%72%-3°37°
November62 mm663%58%-4°31°
December90 mm966%54%-7°28°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Arsuz climate questions

How much rain does Arsuz get?

Arsuz gets 720 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 79 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Arsuz?

January is the wettest month in Arsuz, with 94 mm. August is the driest, with 26 mm.

How many rainy days does Arsuz have a year?

Arsuz has about 79 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 10.

What is the hottest month in Arsuz?

August is the warmest month in Arsuz, with an average high of 32°C.

What is the coldest month in Arsuz?

January is the coldest month in Arsuz, with an average low of 9°C.

What is the record high temperature in Arsuz?

The record high at the Arsuz station is 40°C, set on July 1, 2017. The record low is -1°C, on January 4, 1989.

What is the sunniest month in Arsuz?

July is the sunniest month in Arsuz, with sunshine about 85% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Arsuz?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station ISKENDERUN (30 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station ISKENDERUN.