Erzincan, Erzincan Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Erzincan, Erzincan gets 351 mm of precipitation a year over about 82 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and January the coldest (average low -8°C).

Erzincan climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Erzincan, Erzincan has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 3°C in January to 33°C in August. May is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.

How much rain does Erzincan get?

Erzincan gets 351 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 82 days with measurable rain.

May is the wettest month, with 49 mm. August is the driest, with 5 mm. May has the most rainy days, about 12.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 14 days, to July 15, 2022.

Erzincan weather by month

Erzincan weather in January

In January, Erzincan averages a high of 3°C and a low of -8°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 35% of daylight hours. The January record high is 19°C (1994) and the record low is -30°C (2016).

Erzincan weather in February

In February, Erzincan averages a high of 6°C and a low of -7°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. The February record high is 20°C (1973) and the record low is -31°C (2008).

Erzincan weather in March

In March, Erzincan averages a high of 12°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 31% of daylight hours. The March record high is 26°C (2001) and the record low is -22°C (1985).

Erzincan weather in April

In April, Erzincan averages a high of 17°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. The April record high is 29°C (2008) and the record low is -11°C (1992). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Erzincan weather in May

In May, Erzincan averages a high of 22°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The May record high is 33°C (2021) and the record low is -1°C (1986).

Erzincan weather in June

In June, Erzincan averages a high of 28°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. The June record high is 38°C (1976) and the record low is 4°C (2008).

Erzincan weather in July

In July, Erzincan averages a high of 32°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 76% of daylight hours. The July record high is 40°C (2021) and the record low is 5°C (1992).

Erzincan weather in August

In August, Erzincan averages a high of 33°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 80% of daylight hours. The August record high is 40°C (2017) and the record low is 5°C (1978).

Erzincan weather in September

In September, Erzincan averages a high of 28°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 74% of daylight hours. The September record high is 37°C (2022) and the record low is 0°C (2009).

Erzincan weather in October

In October, Erzincan averages a high of 21°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The October record high is 32°C (2012) and the record low is -7°C (2021). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Erzincan weather in November

In November, Erzincan averages a high of 12°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. The November record high is 24°C (1992) and the record low is -17°C (2024).

Erzincan weather in December

In December, Erzincan averages a high of 5°C and a low of -6°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. The December record high is 21°C (1997) and the record low is -33°C (2002).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Erzincan

August is the sunniest month in Erzincan, with sunshine about 80% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest, at 31%. Over the year the sun shines about 53% of daylight hours. Erzincan is cloudier than 72% of Turkey.

Humidity peaks in December at 75% and is lowest in August at 38%.

Erzincan has about 28 days a year above 32°C. Erzincan is hotter than 55% of Turkey.

First and last freeze in Erzincan

The first fall freeze in Erzincan typically comes around October 26, and the last spring freeze around April 16. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 193 days.

Erzincan weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Erzincan station is 40°C, on July 20, 2021. The coldest is -33°C, on December 28, 2002.

The wettest day on record brought 118 mm of rain, on April 14, 1994.

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

The best time to visit Erzincan

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.

Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 4°C and lows near -7°C.

Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 3°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 13°C.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 4°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January27 mm772%35%19°-30°
February33 mm771%38%20°-31°
March40 mm1070%31%26°-22°
April47 mm1158%41%29°-11°
May49 mm1252%50%33°-1°
June22 mm747%65%38°
July10 mm345%76%40°
August5.1 mm238%80%40°
September19 mm441%74%37°
October38 mm745%62%32°-7°
November39 mm665%43%24°-17°
December21 mm775%41%21°-33°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Erzincan climate questions

How much rain does Erzincan get?

Erzincan gets 351 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 82 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Erzincan?

May is the wettest month in Erzincan, with 49 mm. August is the driest, with 5 mm.

How many rainy days does Erzincan have a year?

Erzincan has about 82 days with measurable rain in an average year. May has the most, about 12.

What is the hottest month in Erzincan?

August is the warmest month in Erzincan, with an average high of 33°C.

What is the coldest month in Erzincan?

January is the coldest month in Erzincan, with an average low of -8°C.

What is the record high temperature in Erzincan?

The record high at the Erzincan station is 40°C, set on July 20, 2021. The record low is -33°C, on December 28, 2002.

What is the sunniest month in Erzincan?

August is the sunniest month in Erzincan, with sunshine about 80% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Erzincan?

The first fall freeze in Erzincan typically comes around October 26. The last spring freeze is around April 16.

What is the best time to visit Erzincan?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and October, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station ERZINCAN (5 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station ERZINCAN.