Viranşehir, Şanlıurfa Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Viranşehir, 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).

Viranşehir climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Viranşehir, 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.

How much rain does Viranşehir get?

Viranşehir 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.

Viranşehir weather by month

Viranşehir weather in January

In January, Viranşehir averages a high of 11°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. The January record high is 21°C (2000) and the record low is -7°C (2007).

Viranşehir weather in February

In February, Viranşehir averages a high of 13°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The February record high is 23°C (2023) and the record low is -7°C (2007).

Viranşehir weather in March

In March, Viranşehir averages a high of 18°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. 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.

Viranşehir weather in April

In April, Viranşehir averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. 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.

Viranşehir weather in May

In May, Viranşehir averages a high of 29°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. The May record high is 39°C (2006) and the record low is 8°C (2007).

Viranşehir weather in June

In June, Viranşehir averages a high of 36°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 90% of daylight hours. The June record high is 44°C (2024) and the record low is 12°C (1973).

Viranşehir weather in July

In July, Viranşehir averages a high of 39°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. The sun is out about 95% of daylight hours. The July record high is 47°C (2025) and the record low is 18°C (1974).

Viranşehir weather in August

In August, Viranşehir averages a high of 39°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. The sun is out about 95% of daylight hours. The August record high is 44°C (2023) and the record low is 18°C (1974).

Viranşehir weather in September

In September, Viranşehir averages a high of 34°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 92% of daylight hours. The September record high is 42°C (2007) and the record low is 11°C (2009).

Viranşehir weather in October

In October, Viranşehir averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. The October record high is 37°C (2012) and the record low is 4°C (2003).

Viranşehir weather in November

In November, Viranşehir averages a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. 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.

Viranşehir weather in December

In December, Viranşehir averages a high of 13°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 75 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The December record high is 26°C (2010) and the record low is -6°C (2006).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Viranşehir

July is the sunniest month in Viranşehir, with sunshine about 95% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest, at 45%. Over the year the sun shines about 71% of daylight hours. Viranşehir is sunnier than 98% of Turkey.

Humidity peaks in January at 63% and is lowest in July at 19%.

Viranşehir has about 91 days a year above 32°C. Viranşehir is hotter than 98% of Turkey.

Viranşehir weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Viranşehir station is 47°C, on July 30, 2000. The coldest is -7°C, on January 31, 2007.

The wettest day on record brought 90 mm of rain, on December 6, 2019.

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

The best time to visit Viranşehir

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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January68 mm1063%45%21°-7°
February57 mm954%57%23°-7°
March43 mm755%50%28°-2°
April43 mm841%60%34°-1°
May20 mm631%72%39°
June3.3 mm121%90%44°12°
July0.5 mm019%95%47°18°
August1.8 mm020%95%44°18°
September6.9 mm124%92%42°11°
October18 mm428%78%37°
November43 mm651%60%28°-1°
December75 mm961%57%26°-6°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Viranşehir climate questions

How much rain does Viranşehir get?

Viranşehir gets 380 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 61 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Viranşehir?

December is the wettest month in Viranşehir, with 75 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm.

How many rainy days does Viranşehir have a year?

Viranşehir has about 61 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 10.

What is the hottest month in Viranşehir?

July is the warmest month in Viranşehir, with an average high of 39°C.

What is the coldest month in Viranşehir?

January is the coldest month in Viranşehir, with an average low of 3°C.

What is the record high temperature in Viranşehir?

The record high at the Viranşehir 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 Viranşehir?

July is the sunniest month in Viranşehir, with sunshine about 95% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Viranşehir?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station SANLIURFA (82 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station SANLIURFA.