Erzurum, Erzurum Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Erzurum, Erzurum gets 391 mm of precipitation a year over about 100 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 28°C) and January the coldest (average low -17°C).

Erzurum climate at a glance

Continental climate

Erzurum, Erzurum has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about -4°C in January to 28°C in August. May is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

How much rain does Erzurum get?

Erzurum gets 391 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 100 days with measurable rain.

May is the wettest month, with 69 mm. August is the driest, with 13 mm. May has the most rainy days, about 14.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 26 days, to September 6, 2022.

Erzurum weather by month

Erzurum weather in January

In January, Erzurum averages a high of -3°C and a low of -17°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 36% of daylight hours. The January record high is 13°C (1979) and the record low is -41°C (1980).

Erzurum weather in February

In February, Erzurum averages a high of -2°C and a low of -16°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. The February record high is 18°C (1984) and the record low is -39°C (1985).

Erzurum weather in March

In March, Erzurum averages a high of 4°C and a low of -9°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 30% of daylight hours. The March record high is 21°C (1991) and the record low is -40°C (1985).

Erzurum weather in April

In April, Erzurum averages a high of 13°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 39% of daylight hours. The April record high is 25°C (2008) and the record low is -18°C (2018).

Erzurum weather in May

In May, Erzurum averages a high of 17°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 69 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. The May record high is 27°C (1990) and the record low is -7°C (1999).

Erzurum weather in June

In June, Erzurum averages a high of 23°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The June record high is 32°C (2021) and the record low is -6°C (1997). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Erzurum weather in July

In July, Erzurum averages a high of 27°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 69% of daylight hours. The July record high is 35°C (2011) and the record low is -2°C (1992).

Erzurum weather in August

In August, Erzurum averages a high of 28°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 74% of daylight hours. The August record high is 36°C (2000) and the record low is -1°C (1987).

Erzurum weather in September

In September, Erzurum averages a high of 23°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 69% of daylight hours. The September record high is 33°C (2006) and the record low is -6°C (1987). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Erzurum weather in October

In October, Erzurum averages a high of 17°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 44 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The October record high is 27°C (2012) and the record low is -14°C (2003). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Erzurum weather in November

In November, Erzurum averages a high of 7°C and a low of -7°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 44% of daylight hours. The November record high is 22°C (1990) and the record low is -34°C (2001).

Erzurum weather in December

In December, Erzurum averages a high of -1°C and a low of -14°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 42% of daylight hours. The December record high is 19°C (1983) and the record low is -37°C (2002).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Erzurum

August is the sunniest month in Erzurum, with sunshine about 74% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest, at 30%. Over the year the sun shines about 51% of daylight hours. Erzurum is cloudier than 84% of Turkey.

Humidity peaks in December at 74% and is lowest in August at 42%.

Erzurum has about 5 days a year above 32°C. Erzurum is cooler than 89% of Turkey.

First and last freeze in Erzurum

The first fall freeze in Erzurum typically comes around September 18, and the last spring freeze around May 24. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 117 days.

Erzurum weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Erzurum station is 36°C, on August 12, 2006. The coldest is -41°C, on January 31, 1980.

The wettest day on record brought 124 mm of rain, on September 25, 1992.

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

The best time to visit Erzurum

The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around -2°C and lows near -16°C.

Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 11°C and lows near -3°C.

Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 8°C.

Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 16°C and lows near -2°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January18 mm871%36%13°-41°
February20 mm972%38%18°-39°
March31 mm1069%30%21°-40°
April53 mm1256%39%25°-18°
May69 mm1455%46%27°-7°
June39 mm951%62%32°-6°
July24 mm554%69%35°-2°
August13 mm442%74%36°-1°
September30 mm443%69%33°-6°
October44 mm850%60%27°-14°
November25 mm768%44%22°-34°
December25 mm974%42%19°-37°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Erzurum climate questions

How much rain does Erzurum get?

Erzurum gets 391 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 100 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Erzurum?

May is the wettest month in Erzurum, with 69 mm. August is the driest, with 13 mm.

How many rainy days does Erzurum have a year?

Erzurum has about 100 days with measurable rain in an average year. May has the most, about 14.

What is the hottest month in Erzurum?

August is the warmest month in Erzurum, with an average high of 28°C.

What is the coldest month in Erzurum?

January is the coldest month in Erzurum, with an average low of -17°C.

What is the record high temperature in Erzurum?

The record high at the Erzurum station is 36°C, set on August 12, 2006. The record low is -41°C, on January 31, 1980.

What is the sunniest month in Erzurum?

August is the sunniest month in Erzurum, with sunshine about 74% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Erzurum?

The first fall freeze in Erzurum typically comes around September 18. The last spring freeze is around May 24.

What is the best time to visit Erzurum?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station ERZURUM (11 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station ERZURUM.