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Monthly averages for Elazığ from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, measured over 1938–2025.
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34.4 °C. The coldest is January, when the average low is -3.8 °C. March has the most rainy days (12.5 on average), and August the fewest (0.8).
Month by month
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days | Sun (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1 | -3.8 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| February | 5.2 | -2.9 | 11.4 | 3.9 |
| March | 11 | 1 | 12.5 | 5.2 |
| April | 18 | 6.5 | 12.1 | 6.7 |
| May | 23.7 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 8.7 |
| June | 29.9 | 15.4 | 4 | 11.1 |
| July | 34.4 | 19.4 | 1.2 | 11.9 |
| August | 34.4 | 19.3 | 0.8 | 11.1 |
| September | 29.5 | 14.6 | 2.2 | 9.6 |
| October | 21.6 | 8.9 | 7 | 7.1 |
| November | 12.8 | 3.2 | 9.1 | 4.7 |
| December | 5.7 | -1.1 | 11.7 | 2.5 |
January
In January, Elazığ averages a high of 3.1 °C and a low of -3.8 °C, with about 12.1 rainy days.
February
In February, Elazığ averages a high of 5.2 °C and a low of -2.9 °C, with about 11.4 rainy days.
March
In March, Elazığ averages a high of 11 °C and a low of 1 °C, with about 12.5 rainy days.
April
In April, Elazığ averages a high of 18 °C and a low of 6.5 °C, with about 12.1 rainy days.
May
In May, Elazığ averages a high of 23.7 °C and a low of 10.9 °C, with about 10.8 rainy days.
June
In June, Elazığ averages a high of 29.9 °C and a low of 15.4 °C, with about 4 rainy days.
July
In July, Elazığ averages a high of 34.4 °C and a low of 19.4 °C, with about 1.2 rainy days.
August
In August, Elazığ averages a high of 34.4 °C and a low of 19.3 °C, with about 0.8 rainy days.
September
In September, Elazığ averages a high of 29.5 °C and a low of 14.6 °C, with about 2.2 rainy days.
October
In October, Elazığ averages a high of 21.6 °C and a low of 8.9 °C, with about 7 rainy days.
November
In November, Elazığ averages a high of 12.8 °C and a low of 3.2 °C, with about 9.1 rainy days.
December
In December, Elazığ averages a high of 5.7 °C and a low of -1.1 °C, with about 11.7 rainy days.
Sources
Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü — Elazığ (1938–2025) (opens in a new tab)