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Şanlıurfa, Şanlıurfa Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Şanlıurfa, Şanlıurfa?
Şanlıurfa, Şanlıurfa gets 380 mm of precipitation a year over about 61 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 39°C) and January the coldest (average low 3°C).
Semi-arid climate
Şanlıurfa, Şanlıurfa has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 11°C in January to 39°C in July. December is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 4° | 12° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 12° | 23° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 24° | 38° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 16° | 27° |
How much rain does Şanlıurfa get?
Şanlıurfa gets 380 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 61 days with measurable rain.
December is the wettest month, with 75 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 10.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 72 days, to August 23, 2025.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Şanlıurfa got 35 mm of rain, against a normal of 380 mm for those months. March 2026 had the most, with 16 mm.
Şanlıurfa weather by month
Şanlıurfa weather in January
In January, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 11°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 68 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 21°C (2000) and the record low is -7°C (2007).
Şanlıurfa weather in February
In February, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 13°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 23°C (2023) and the record low is -7°C (2007).
Şanlıurfa weather in March
In March, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 18°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 28°C (2025) and the record low is -2°C (2012). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Şanlıurfa weather in April
In April, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 34°C (2024) and the record low is -1°C (2004). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Şanlıurfa weather in May
In May, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 29°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 39°C (2006) and the record low is 8°C (2007).
Şanlıurfa weather in June
In June, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 36°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 88% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 44°C (2024) and the record low is 12°C (1973).
Şanlıurfa weather in July
In July, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 39°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 95% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 47°C (2025) and the record low is 18°C (1974).
Şanlıurfa weather in August
In August, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 39°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 95% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 44°C (2023) and the record low is 18°C (1974).
Şanlıurfa weather in September
In September, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 34°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 91% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 42°C (2007) and the record low is 11°C (2009).
Şanlıurfa weather in October
In October, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 37°C (2012) and the record low is 4°C (2003).
Şanlıurfa weather in November
In November, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 28°C (2021) and the record low is -1°C (2006). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Şanlıurfa weather in December
In December, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 13°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 75 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 26°C (2010) and the record low is -6°C (2006).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Şanlıurfa
July is the sunniest month in Şanlıurfa, with estimated sunshine of 95% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 43%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 69% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Şanlıurfa is sunnier than 93% of Turkey.
Humidity peaks in December at 73% and is lowest in July at 24%.
Şanlıurfa has about 92 days a year above 32°C. Şanlıurfa is hotter than 98% of Turkey.
Şanlıurfa weather records
These records cover SANLIURFA during 1973–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Şanlıurfa station is 47°C, on July 30, 2000. The coldest is -7°C, on January 31, 2007.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 90 mm of precipitation, on December 6, 2019.
40 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Şanlıurfa
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near 4°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 12°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 38°C and lows near 24°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 15°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | 11° | 68 mm | 10 | 72% | 43% | 21° | -7° |
| February | 4° | 13° | 57 mm | 9 | 65% | 56% | 23° | -7° |
| March | 7° | 18° | 43 mm | 7 | 63% | 49% | 28° | -2° |
| April | 11° | 23° | 43 mm | 8 | 50% | 58% | 34° | -1° |
| May | 17° | 29° | 20 mm | 6 | 38% | 70% | 39° | 8° |
| June | 22° | 36° | 3.3 mm | 1 | 28% | 88% | 44° | 12° |
| July | 26° | 39° | 0.5 mm | 0 | 24% | 95% | 47° | 18° |
| August | 25° | 39° | 1.8 mm | 0 | 26% | 95% | 44° | 18° |
| September | 21° | 34° | 6.9 mm | 1 | 30% | 91% | 42° | 11° |
| October | 16° | 28° | 18 mm | 4 | 35% | 76% | 37° | 4° |
| November | 9° | 19° | 43 mm | 6 | 63% | 56% | 28° | -1° |
| December | 4° | 13° | 75 mm | 9 | 73% | 52% | 26° | -6° |
Station: SANLIURFA, 9 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2026; 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.
Şanlıurfa climate questions
How much rain does Şanlıurfa get?
Şanlıurfa gets 380 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 61 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Şanlıurfa?
December is the wettest month in Şanlıurfa, with 75 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm.
How many rainy days does Şanlıurfa have a year?
Şanlıurfa has about 61 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 10.
What is the hottest month in Şanlıurfa?
July is the warmest month in Şanlıurfa, with an average high of 39°C.
What is the coldest month in Şanlıurfa?
January is the coldest month in Şanlıurfa, with an average low of 3°C.
What is the record high temperature in Şanlıurfa?
Within the available 1973–2026 station history, the record high at the Şanlıurfa station is 47°C, set on July 30, 2000. The record low is -7°C, on January 31, 2007.
What is the sunniest month in Şanlıurfa?
July is the sunniest month in Şanlıurfa, with estimated sunshine of 95% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Şanlıurfa?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.