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Monthly averages for Şanlıurfa from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, measured over 1929–2025.
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 38.8 °C. The coldest is January, when the average low is 2.2 °C. January has the most rainy days (11.8 on average), and August the fewest (0.2).
Month by month
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days | Sun (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 2.2 | 11.8 | 4.1 |
| February | 12 | 3 | 10.4 | 5.1 |
| March | 16.5 | 5.9 | 10.4 | 6.3 |
| April | 22.4 | 10.4 | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| May | 28.8 | 15.4 | 6 | 10 |
| June | 34.8 | 20.7 | 1.3 | 12.1 |
| July | 38.8 | 24.4 | 0.3 | 12.3 |
| August | 38.4 | 24.1 | 0.2 | 11.2 |
| September | 34 | 20.1 | 0.8 | 10 |
| October | 27.1 | 14.7 | 4.6 | 7.9 |
| November | 18.8 | 8.6 | 7.4 | 5.8 |
| December | 12.1 | 4.1 | 10.7 | 4 |
January
In January, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 10 °C and a low of 2.2 °C, with about 11.8 rainy days.
February
In February, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 12 °C and a low of 3 °C, with about 10.4 rainy days.
March
In March, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 16.5 °C and a low of 5.9 °C, with about 10.4 rainy days.
April
In April, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 22.4 °C and a low of 10.4 °C, with about 8.7 rainy days.
May
In May, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 28.8 °C and a low of 15.4 °C, with about 6 rainy days.
June
In June, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 34.8 °C and a low of 20.7 °C, with about 1.3 rainy days.
July
In July, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 38.8 °C and a low of 24.4 °C, with about 0.3 rainy days.
August
In August, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 38.4 °C and a low of 24.1 °C, with about 0.2 rainy days.
September
In September, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 34 °C and a low of 20.1 °C, with about 0.8 rainy days.
October
In October, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 27.1 °C and a low of 14.7 °C, with about 4.6 rainy days.
November
In November, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 18.8 °C and a low of 8.6 °C, with about 7.4 rainy days.
December
In December, Şanlıurfa averages a high of 12.1 °C and a low of 4.1 °C, with about 10.7 rainy days.
Sources
Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü — Şanlıurfa (1929–2025) (opens in a new tab)