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Sivas, Sivas Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Sivas, Sivas?
Sivas, Sivas gets 457 mm of precipitation a year over about 103 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and January the coldest (average low -5°C).
Continental climate
Sivas, Sivas has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about 2°C in January to 29°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 23°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -4° | 3° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 3° | 15° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 12° | 28° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 4° | 18° |
How much rain does Sivas get?
Sivas gets 457 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 103 days with measurable rain.
May is the wettest month, with 66 mm. August is the driest, with 6 mm. May has the most rainy days, about 13.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 15 days, to July 15, 2022.
Sivas weather by month
Sivas weather in January
In January, Sivas averages a high of 2°C and a low of -5°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 21°C (1972) and the record low is -27°C (2008).
Sivas weather in February
In February, Sivas averages a high of 4°C and a low of -4°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 17°C (1985) and the record low is -25°C (2012).
Sivas weather in March
In March, Sivas averages a high of 9°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 25°C (2008) and the record low is -21°C (2022).
Sivas weather in April
In April, Sivas averages a high of 16°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 29°C (2008) and the record low is -17°C (2025).
Sivas weather in May
In May, Sivas averages a high of 21°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 66 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 33°C (2021) and the record low is -4°C (2022).
Sivas weather in June
In June, Sivas averages a high of 25°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 35°C (2010) and the record low is 1°C (1978). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sivas weather in July
In July, Sivas averages a high of 29°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 79% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 40°C (2000) and the record low is 2°C (2022).
Sivas weather in August
In August, Sivas averages a high of 29°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (2006) and the record low is 4°C (1987).
Sivas weather in September
In September, Sivas averages a high of 26°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 34°C (1992) and the record low is -1°C (2023). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sivas weather in October
In October, Sivas averages a high of 19°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 31°C (1999) and the record low is -8°C (2021). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sivas weather in November
In November, Sivas averages a high of 11°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 23°C (1990) and the record low is -14°C (2004).
Sivas weather in December
In December, Sivas averages a high of 4°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 19°C (2010) and the record low is -22°C (2021).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Sivas
August is the sunniest month in Sivas, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 32%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 54% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Sivas is cloudier than 64% of Turkey.
Humidity peaks in December at 76% and is lowest in August at 47%.
Sivas has about 12 days a year above 32°C. Sivas is cooler than 74% of Turkey.
First and last freeze in Sivas
The first fall freeze in Sivas typically comes around October 22, and the last spring freeze around April 22. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 183 days.
Sivas weather records
These records cover SIVAS during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Sivas station is 40°C, on July 30, 2000. The coldest is -27°C, on January 14, 2008.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 80 mm of precipitation, on January 14, 2022.
49 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.2°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Sivas
The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around 3°C and lows near -4°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 15°C and lows near 3°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 12°C.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 5°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5° | 2° | 45 mm | 11 | 73% | 38% | 21° | -27° |
| February | -4° | 4° | 42 mm | 10 | 72% | 40% | 17° | -25° |
| March | -1° | 9° | 49 mm | 12 | 64% | 32% | 25° | -21° |
| April | 3° | 16° | 59 mm | 13 | 50% | 40% | 29° | -17° |
| May | 7° | 21° | 66 mm | 13 | 54% | 52% | 33° | -4° |
| June | 11° | 25° | 35 mm | 9 | 54% | 62% | 35° | 1° |
| July | 13° | 29° | 9.4 mm | 2 | 52% | 79% | 40° | 2° |
| August | 13° | 29° | 5.8 mm | 2 | 47% | 82% | 39° | 4° |
| September | 9° | 26° | 19 mm | 4 | 49% | 73% | 34° | -1° |
| October | 5° | 19° | 39 mm | 8 | 54% | 62% | 31° | -8° |
| November | -1° | 11° | 42 mm | 8 | 68% | 47% | 23° | -14° |
| December | -3° | 4° | 47 mm | 11 | 76% | 45% | 19° | -22° |
Station: SIVAS, 0 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; 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.
Sivas climate questions
How much rain does Sivas get?
Sivas gets 457 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 103 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Sivas?
May is the wettest month in Sivas, with 66 mm. August is the driest, with 6 mm.
How many rainy days does Sivas have a year?
Sivas has about 103 days with measurable rain in an average year. May has the most, about 13.
What is the hottest month in Sivas?
August is the warmest month in Sivas, with an average high of 29°C.
What is the coldest month in Sivas?
January is the coldest month in Sivas, with an average low of -5°C.
What is the record high temperature in Sivas?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Sivas station is 40°C, set on July 30, 2000. The record low is -27°C, on January 14, 2008.
What is the sunniest month in Sivas?
August is the sunniest month in Sivas, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Sivas?
The first fall freeze in Sivas typically comes around October 22. The last spring freeze is around April 22.
What is the best time to visit Sivas?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.