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Cizre weather & best time to visit

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Cizre at a glance

Best time
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
Warmest month
Jul · 43°
Sunshine a year
2,900 h
Rain a year
565 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
380 m

Climate in Cizre

Cizre has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 43 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year, Cizre is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Cizre

The best time to visit Cizre is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and in November. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 43 °C. The wettest month is March with 98 mm of precipitation.

Cizre through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Cizre in spring

Mar – May

77

Good

  • 19–31 °C by day
  • 7.8 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Cizre in summer

Jun – Aug

50

Fair

  • 39–43 °C by day
  • 11.6 h of sun a day
  • 1 rainy day in all

Cizre in autumn

Sep – Nov

70

Good

  • 21–38 °C by day
  • 7.9 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Cizre in winter

Dec – Feb

50

Fair

  • 12–14 °C by day
  • 4.4 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – Apr, Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jun – Sep

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Cizre for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April, November

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

75

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: March – May, October – November

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 21°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 30°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 22°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 20°

06:1817:36

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:02–06:53 · evening 17:01–17:52
Blue hour
Morning 05:52–06:02 · evening 17:52–18:02

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Cizre compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 34° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high34°25°
Night-time low18°12°
Daylight11.9 h10.7 h

What is the weather like in Cizre in October?

In October, Cizre is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cizre.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 18 min06:18 – 17:36
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
28 %on averageAll months
Hot days
18 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %59 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %99 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Cizre

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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November has the better holiday weather in Cizre: score 85 against 75. In November, days are 9 °C cooler than in October. November has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in November.

October vs November, Cizre
MonthOctoberNovember
Holiday weather score7585better
Daytime high30°21°
Night-time low16°9°
Sunshine7.7 hbetter5.8 h
Rainy days4better6
Rainfall33 mmbetter61 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Cizre month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

40January12° · 4.1 h

In January, Cizre is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Cizre.

Cizre in January
55February14° · 5.1 h

In February, Cizre is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Cizre.

Cizre in February
77March19° · 6.3 h

In March, Cizre is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Cizre.

Cizre in March
84April24° · 7.6 h

In April, Cizre is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Cizre.

Cizre in April
70May31° · 9.5 h

In May, Cizre is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Cizre.

Cizre in May
50June39° · 11.6 h

In June, Cizre is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Cizre.

Cizre in June
50July43° · 12.0 h

In July, Cizre is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 12.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Cizre.

Cizre in July
50August42° · 11.3 h

In August, Cizre is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Cizre.

Cizre in August
50September38° · 10.1 h

In September, Cizre is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Cizre.

Cizre in September
75October30° · 7.7 h

In October, Cizre is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cizre.

Cizre in October
85November21° · 5.8 h

In November, Cizre is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Cizre.

Cizre in November
54December14° · 3.9 h

In December, Cizre is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Cizre.

Cizre in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Cizre

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more

PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.

The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 30°Night 16°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan4012°4°4.1 h1196
FebruaryFeb5514°5°5.1 h1080
MarchMar7719°8°6.3 h1198
AprilApr8424°12°7.6 h972
MayMay7031°17°9.5 h634
JuneJun5039°23°11.6 h11
JulyJul5043°26°12.0 h00
AugustAug5042°25°11.3 h00
SeptemberSep5038°21°10.1 h12
OctoberOct7530°16°7.7 h433
NovemberNov8521°9°5.8 h661
DecemberDec5414°5°3.9 h987

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

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Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Cizre

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,900 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 12.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.9 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.7 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 68 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.7 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Cizre, 68 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Cizre: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
565 mm on 66 days
Wettest month
Mar · 98 mm
Driest month
Jul · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 4Rainfall 33 mm

In October, Cizre has about 4 rainy days with 33 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Cizre

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 30 min
Fair skin
about 35 min
Light brown skin
about 50 min
Olive skin
about 65 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Cizre

How breezy and how cloudy Cizre is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
12 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
May · 13 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 10 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Cizre typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
30 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Aug · 3 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 52 %
OctoberCloud cover 28 %Sunshine 7.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 28 % of the sky over Cizre: mostly sunny, with about 7.7 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Cizre

How often the day gets hot in Cizre (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
162 days
Hottest month
Jul · 43 °C
Hot months
May – Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 18Daytime high 30 °C

In October, Cizre has about 18 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Cizre

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Cizre in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Cizre has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    82

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 23 °C by day
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    66

    Good

    • 33 °C by day
    • 9.9 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    50

    Fair

    • 42 °C by day
    • 11.5 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    75

    Good

    • 30 °C by day
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    47

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 4.0 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 4 h 55 min
Distance
3,670 km
Time zone
UTC+3
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Turkey

Currency
Turkish Lira (TRY)
Language
Turkish
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+90
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Cizre vs Şırnak

In October Şırnak has the better holiday weather (score 91 vs 75). During the day Şırnak is 6 °C cooler than Cizre. Şırnak gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Cizre vs Şırnak, in October
in OctoberCizreŞırnak
Holiday weather score7591
Daytime high30°24°
Sunshine8 h7 h
Rainy days45
Best timeMar – May, Oct – NovMay, Oct

Through the year

OctoberCizre 30°Şırnak 24°
CizreŞırnak
Go to Şırnak
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Ranking

Turkey in October: the best places

In October, Cizre ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Malatya22°95
  2. 2Diyarbakır26°92
  3. 3Adıyaman27°92
  4. 4Şırnak24°91
  5. 5Hasankeyf27°91
  6. 6Ergani25°91
  7. 7Siirt25°90
  8. 8Mardin24°90
  9. 26CizreThis page30°75
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Frequently asked questions about Cizre

When is the best time to visit Cizre?

The best time to visit Cizre is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Cizre?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 43 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.

When does it rain most in Cizre?

The wettest month is March with 98 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Cizre get?

Cizre gets around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.

What time zone is Cizre in?

Cizre is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Cizre?

A nonstop flight from London to Cizre takes about 4 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,670 km.

Which school holidays are best for Cizre?

Cizre has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 66, summer holidays 50, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 47.