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Diyarbakır, Diyarbakır Province Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Diyarbakır, Diyarbakır Province?
Diyarbakır, Diyarbakır Province gets 475 mm of precipitation a year over about 72 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 39°C) and January the coldest (average low -3°C).
Mediterranean climate
Diyarbakır, Diyarbakır Province has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 8°C in January to 39°C in July. December is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -2° | 9° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 6° | 21° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 19° | 37° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 9° | 25° |
How much rain does Diyarbakır get?
Diyarbakır gets 475 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 72 days with measurable rain.
December is the wettest month, with 70 mm. July is the driest, with 2 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 10.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 19 days, to July 15, 2022.
Diyarbakır weather by month
Diyarbakır weather in January
In January, Diyarbakır averages a high of 8°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 20°C (1981) and the record low is -27°C (1973).
Diyarbakır weather in February
In February, Diyarbakır averages a high of 9°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 21°C (2016) and the record low is -18°C (2007).
Diyarbakır weather in March
In March, Diyarbakır averages a high of 15°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 27°C (2008) and the record low is -14°C (1985).
Diyarbakır weather in April
In April, Diyarbakır averages a high of 21°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 36°C (2008) and the record low is -6°C (1997). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Diyarbakır weather in May
In May, Diyarbakır averages a high of 27°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 37°C (1994) and the record low is 2°C (1990). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Diyarbakır weather in June
In June, Diyarbakır averages a high of 34°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 86% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 42°C (2010) and the record low is 8°C (1997).
Diyarbakır weather in July
In July, Diyarbakır averages a high of 39°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 93% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 47°C (1979) and the record low is 11°C (1992).
Diyarbakır weather in August
In August, Diyarbakır averages a high of 38°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 94% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 44°C (2011) and the record low is 13°C (1977).
Diyarbakır weather in September
In September, Diyarbakır averages a high of 33°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 90% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 42°C (1979) and the record low is 6°C (1995).
Diyarbakır weather in October
In October, Diyarbakır averages a high of 26°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 36°C (2002) and the record low is 0°C (1977). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Diyarbakır weather in November
In November, Diyarbakır averages a high of 16°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 26°C (2023) and the record low is -9°C (2001).
Diyarbakır weather in December
In December, Diyarbakır averages a high of 9°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 70 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 22°C (2010) and the record low is -23°C (1992).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Diyarbakır
August is the sunniest month in Diyarbakır, with estimated sunshine of 94% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 43%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 68% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Diyarbakır is sunnier than 88% of Turkey.
Humidity peaks in December at 71% and is lowest in July at 21%.
Diyarbakır has about 80 days a year above 32°C. Diyarbakır is hotter than 92% of Turkey.
First and last freeze in Diyarbakır
The first fall freeze in Diyarbakır typically comes around November 16, and the last spring freeze around March 28. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 233 days.
Diyarbakır weather records
These records cover DIYARBAKIR during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Diyarbakır station is 47°C, on July 22, 1979. The coldest is -27°C, on January 18, 1973.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 284 mm of precipitation, on October 10, 1997.
29 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Diyarbakır
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 9°C and lows near -2°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 6°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 37°C and lows near 19°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 10°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3° | 8° | 58 mm | 10 | 70% | 43% | 20° | -27° |
| February | -2° | 9° | 62 mm | 10 | 63% | 53% | 21° | -18° |
| March | 2° | 15° | 59 mm | 10 | 64% | 43% | 27° | -14° |
| April | 6° | 21° | 55 mm | 9 | 53% | 55% | 36° | -6° |
| May | 11° | 27° | 46 mm | 8 | 44% | 67% | 37° | 2° |
| June | 17° | 34° | 16 mm | 2 | 27% | 86% | 42° | 8° |
| July | 21° | 39° | 1.8 mm | 1 | 21% | 93% | 47° | 11° |
| August | 21° | 38° | 4.1 mm | 0 | 21% | 94% | 44° | 13° |
| September | 16° | 33° | 7.1 mm | 1 | 25% | 90% | 42° | 6° |
| October | 10° | 26° | 47 mm | 5 | 34% | 76% | 36° | 0° |
| November | 3° | 16° | 50 mm | 7 | 60% | 58% | 26° | -9° |
| December | -1° | 9° | 70 mm | 10 | 71% | 55% | 22° | -23° |
Station: DIYARBAKIR, 3 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Diyarbakır climate questions
How much rain does Diyarbakır get?
Diyarbakır gets 475 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 72 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Diyarbakır?
December is the wettest month in Diyarbakır, with 70 mm. July is the driest, with 2 mm.
How many rainy days does Diyarbakır have a year?
Diyarbakır has about 72 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 10.
What is the hottest month in Diyarbakır?
July is the warmest month in Diyarbakır, with an average high of 39°C.
What is the coldest month in Diyarbakır?
January is the coldest month in Diyarbakır, with an average low of -3°C.
What is the record high temperature in Diyarbakır?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Diyarbakır station is 47°C, set on July 22, 1979. The record low is -27°C, on January 18, 1973.
What is the sunniest month in Diyarbakır?
August is the sunniest month in Diyarbakır, with estimated sunshine of 94% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Diyarbakır?
The first fall freeze in Diyarbakır typically comes around November 16. The last spring freeze is around March 28.
What is the best time to visit Diyarbakır?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.