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İskenderun, Hatay Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in İskenderun, Hatay?
İskenderun, 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).
Mediterranean climate
İskenderun, 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.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 10° | 17° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 16° | 23° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 25° | 31° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 19° | 27° |
How much rain does İskenderun get?
İskenderun 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.
İskenderun weather by month
İskenderun weather in January
In January, İskenderun averages a high of 16°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 94 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 28°C (1988) and the record low is -1°C (1989).
İskenderun weather in February
In February, İskenderun averages a high of 17°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 87 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 27°C (1989) and the record low is -1°C (1983).
İskenderun weather in March
In March, İskenderun averages a high of 19°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 75 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.
İskenderun weather in April
In April, İskenderun averages a high of 22°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.
İskenderun weather in May
In May, İskenderun averages a high of 26°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 52 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.
İskenderun weather in June
In June, İskenderun averages a high of 29°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 38°C (2012) and the record low is 14°C (2014).
İskenderun weather in July
In July, İskenderun averages a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 89% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 40°C (2017) and the record low is 20°C (1995).
İskenderun weather in August
In August, İskenderun averages a high of 32°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (2015) and the record low is 18°C (1999).
İskenderun weather in September
In September, İskenderun averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (1999) and the record low is 16°C (1992).
İskenderun weather in October
In October, İskenderun averages a high of 28°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 37°C (1994) and the record low is 9°C (1996).
İskenderun weather in November
In November, İskenderun averages a high of 22°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.
İskenderun weather in December
In December, İskenderun averages a high of 17°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 90 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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 İskenderun
July is the sunniest month in İskenderun, with estimated sunshine of 89% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 44%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 65% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. İskenderun is sunnier than 75% of Turkey.
Humidity peaks in January at 68% and is lowest in October at 54%.
İskenderun has about 28 days a year above 32°C. İskenderun is hotter than 57% of Turkey.
İskenderun weather records
These records cover ISKENDERUN during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the İskenderun station is 40°C, on July 1, 2017. The coldest is -1°C, on January 4, 1989.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 333 mm of precipitation, 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 İskenderun
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.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 20°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 16° | 94 mm | 10 | 68% | 44% | 28° | -1° |
| February | 9° | 17° | 87 mm | 9 | 66% | 55% | 27° | -1° |
| March | 12° | 19° | 75 mm | 10 | 68% | 47% | 34° | 0° |
| April | 15° | 22° | 57 mm | 7 | 65% | 52% | 36° | 4° |
| May | 19° | 26° | 52 mm | 6 | 60% | 68% | 40° | 7° |
| June | 23° | 29° | 31 mm | 3 | 63% | 80% | 38° | 14° |
| July | 26° | 32° | 27 mm | 2 | 61% | 89% | 40° | 20° |
| August | 27° | 32° | 26 mm | 3 | 64% | 82% | 39° | 18° |
| September | 24° | 31° | 59 mm | 6 | 63% | 81% | 39° | 16° |
| October | 20° | 28° | 58 mm | 7 | 54% | 72% | 37° | 9° |
| November | 14° | 22° | 62 mm | 6 | 61% | 57% | 31° | 0° |
| December | 11° | 17° | 90 mm | 9 | 66% | 52% | 28° | 1° |
Station: ISKENDERUN, 2 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.
İskenderun climate questions
How much rain does İskenderun get?
İskenderun gets 720 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 79 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in İskenderun?
January is the wettest month in İskenderun, with 94 mm. August is the driest, with 26 mm.
How many rainy days does İskenderun have a year?
İskenderun has about 79 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 10.
What is the hottest month in İskenderun?
August is the warmest month in İskenderun, with an average high of 32°C.
What is the coldest month in İskenderun?
January is the coldest month in İskenderun, with an average low of 9°C.
What is the record high temperature in İskenderun?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the İskenderun 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 İskenderun?
July is the sunniest month in İskenderun, with estimated sunshine of 89% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit İskenderun?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.