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Viranşehir, 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 Viranşehir, Şanlıurfa?
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).
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.
| 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 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.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Viranşehir got 35 mm of rain, against a normal of 380 mm for those months. March 2026 had the most, with 16 mm.
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. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 50% 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.
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. Estimated sunshine is 60% 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.
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. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 90% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. 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).
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. 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).
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. Estimated sunshine is 92% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 78% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 60% 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.
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. Estimated sunshine is 57% 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 Viranşehir
July is the sunniest month in Viranşehir, with estimated sunshine of 95% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 45%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 71% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Viranşehir is sunnier than 98% of Turkey.
Humidity peaks in January at 63% and is lowest in July at 19%.
Viranşehir has about 92 days a year above 32°C. Viranşehir is hotter than 98% of Turkey.
Viranşehir 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 Viranşehir 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 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
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | 11° | 68 mm | 10 | 63% | 45% | 21° | -7° |
| February | 4° | 13° | 57 mm | 9 | 54% | 57% | 23° | -7° |
| March | 7° | 18° | 43 mm | 7 | 55% | 50% | 28° | -2° |
| April | 11° | 23° | 43 mm | 8 | 41% | 60% | 34° | -1° |
| May | 17° | 29° | 20 mm | 6 | 31% | 72% | 39° | 8° |
| June | 22° | 36° | 3.3 mm | 1 | 21% | 90% | 44° | 12° |
| July | 26° | 39° | 0.5 mm | 0 | 19% | 95% | 47° | 18° |
| August | 25° | 39° | 1.8 mm | 0 | 20% | 95% | 44° | 18° |
| September | 21° | 34° | 6.9 mm | 1 | 24% | 92% | 42° | 11° |
| October | 16° | 28° | 18 mm | 4 | 28% | 78% | 37° | 4° |
| November | 9° | 19° | 43 mm | 6 | 51% | 60% | 28° | -1° |
| December | 4° | 13° | 75 mm | 9 | 61% | 57% | 26° | -6° |
Station: SANLIURFA, 82 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.
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?
Within the available 1973–2026 station history, 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 estimated sunshine of 95% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.