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Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

The climate of Gaziantep is
continental, with relatively cold, rainy winters and very hot, sunny summers.
The city, also called Antep, is located in southern Turkey, in the South Eastern Anatolia region, at 850 meters (2,789 feet) above sea level. However, the airport, which houses the weather station, is at 700 meters (2,300 ft).
In
winter, there may be periods characterized by cold and snow. During the most intense cold spells, temperatures can drop to around -10 °C (14 °F). In January 2022 it dropped to -15.5 °C (4 °F).
Despite the altitude, summer is very hot. During heat waves, the temperature can reach or exceed 40 °C (104 °F). In July 2000 and August 2023, it reached 44 °C (111 °F).
Gaziantep - Climate data
In Gaziantep, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of
4.4 °C, that of the warmest month (August) is of
29.2 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
Gaziantep - Average temperatures (1991-2020) |
Month | Min | Max | Mean |
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January | 0.4 | 8.4 | 4.4 |
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February | 0.9 | 10.2 | 5.6 |
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March | 4.2 | 15 | 9.6 |
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April | 8.3 | 20.3 | 14.3 |
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May | 13 | 26 | 19.5 |
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June | 18.1 | 31.9 | 25 |
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July | 22.1 | 36 | 29 |
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August | 22.1 | 36.2 | 29.2 |
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September | 17.5 | 31.8 | 24.6 |
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October | 11.7 | 25 | 18.4 |
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November | 5.4 | 16.5 | 11 |
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December | 1.9 | 10.4 | 6.2 |
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Year | 10.5 | 22.4 | 16.4 |
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Precipitation amounts to
600 millimeters per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from
8.5 millimeters in the driest month (August) to
105 millimeters in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
Gaziantep - Average precipitationMonth | Days |
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January | 100 | 13 |
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February | 90 | 12 |
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March | 70 | 12 |
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April | 55 | 11 |
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May | 35 | 8 |
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June | 9 | 2 |
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July | 11 | 1 |
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August | 8 | 1 |
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September | 13 | 2 |
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October | 45 | 7 |
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November | 70 | 9 |
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December | 105 | 13 |
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Year | 600 | 91 |
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There are on average around 2310
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Gaziantep - Sunshine hoursMonth | Average | Total |
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January | 3.5 | 110 |
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February | 4.5 | 125 |
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March | 5.5 | 165 |
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April | 6.5 | 190 |
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May | 7 | 220 |
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June | 8.5 | 260 |
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July | 9 | 275 |
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August | 8.5 | 270 |
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September | 8 | 235 |
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October | 6.5 | 200 |
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November | 5 | 155 |
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December | 3.5 | 105 |
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Year | 6.3 | 2310 |
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Gaziantep - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.4 °C, with a minimum of
0.4 °C and a maximum of
8.4 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.2 °C in January 2008.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
15 °C. However, it reached
19 °C in January 1994.

Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.

There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8 kph.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.6 °C, with a minimum of 0.9 °C and a maximum of 10.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C. However, it dropped to -11.5 °C in February 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C. However, it reached 24 °C in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of 8.5 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C, with a minimum of 4.2 °C and a maximum of 15 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C. However, it dropped to -6 °C in March 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C. However, it reached 28 °C in March 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of 9.5 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.3 °C, with a minimum of 8.3 °C and a maximum of 20.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C. However, it dropped to -3.4 °C in April 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C. However, it reached 34.4 °C in April 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of 9.2 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C, with a minimum of 13 °C and a maximum of 26 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C. However, it dropped to 4.1 °C in May 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C. However, it reached 39.6 °C in May 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of 9.4 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25 °C, with a minimum of 18.1 °C and a maximum of 31.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C. However, it dropped to 8.7 °C in June 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C. However, it reached 40.5 °C in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to only 9.2 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is of 12.3 kph.
July is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29 °C, with a minimum of 22.1 °C and a maximum of 36 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C. However, it dropped to 12.8 °C in July 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C. However, it reached 43.8 °C in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 10.6 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of 13.2 kph.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.2 °C, with a minimum of 22.1 °C and a maximum of 36.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C. However, it dropped to 12 °C in August 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C. However, it reached 43 °C in August 2019.
Precipitation amounts to only 8.5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of 11.1 kph.
September is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.6 °C, with a minimum of 17.5 °C and a maximum of 31.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C. However, it dropped to 5.6 °C in September 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C. However, it reached 40.7 °C in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 13.1 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is of 8.8 kph.
October is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.4 °C, with a minimum of 11.7 °C and a maximum of 25 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C. However, it dropped to 0 °C in October 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C. However, it reached 35.2 °C in October 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of 6.5 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11 °C, with a minimum of 5.4 °C and a maximum of 16.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C. However, it dropped to -9 °C in November 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C. However, it reached 26.8 °C in November 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of 6.1 kph.
December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.2 °C, with a minimum of 1.9 °C and a maximum of 10.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C. However, it dropped to -9.2 °C in December 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C. However, it reached 25.1 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 7 kph.