AI-generatedKilis at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,760 h
- Rain a year
- 379 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 660 m
Climate in Kilis
Kilis has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year, Kilis is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kilis
The best time to visit Kilis is from April to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is January with 72 mm of precipitation.
Kilis through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kilis in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–28 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Kilis in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 33–37 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Kilis in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–33 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Kilis in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–12 °C by day
- 3.9 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 – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:3817:57
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 06:22–07:13 · evening 17:22–18:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:12–06:22 · evening 18:13–18:23
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 Kilis compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Kilis in October?
In October, Kilis is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kilis.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min06:38 – 17:57
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 29 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 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 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Kilis
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Kilis (score 94 and 94). In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4better | 5 |
| Rainfall | 22 mm | 19 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kilis month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January10° · 3.6 h
In January, Kilis is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kilis.
Kilis in January44February12° · 4.7 h
In February, Kilis is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Kilis.
Kilis in February72March17° · 6.1 h
In March, Kilis is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Kilis.
Kilis in March89April22° · 7.6 h
In April, Kilis is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Kilis.
Kilis in April94May28° · 9.2 h
In May, Kilis is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kilis.
Kilis in May61June33° · 11.2 h
In June, Kilis is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kilis.
Kilis in June50July37° · 11.6 h
In July, Kilis is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kilis.
Kilis in July50August37° · 10.9 h
In August, Kilis is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10.9 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 Kilis.
Kilis in August63September33° · 9.8 h
In September, Kilis is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kilis.
Kilis in September94October27° · 7.3 h
In October, Kilis is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kilis.
Kilis in October84November18° · 5.3 h
In November, Kilis is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Kilis.
Kilis in November38December12° · 3.3 h
In December, Kilis is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kilis.
Kilis in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kilis
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27 | 10° | 3° | 3.6 h | 11 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 44 | 12° | 4° | 4.7 h | 9 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 17° | 7° | 6.1 h | 9 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 22° | 11° | 7.6 h | 7 | 34 |
| MayMay | 94 | 28° | 15° | 9.2 h | 5 | 19 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 33° | 19° | 11.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 37° | 22° | 11.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 37° | 22° | 10.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 33° | 19° | 9.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 27° | 15° | 7.3 h | 4 | 22 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 18° | 9° | 5.3 h | 6 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 38 | 12° | 5° | 3.3 h | 9 | 69 |
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 hours in Kilis
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Kilis, 65 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Kilis: 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.
In October, Kilis has about 4 rainy days with 22 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Kilis
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 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 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 and clouds in Kilis
How breezy and how cloudy Kilis 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.
In October, the wind in Kilis typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 29 % of the sky over Kilis: mostly sunny, with about 7.3 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 and humidity in Kilis
How often the day gets hot in Kilis (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Kilis has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Kilis
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Kilis 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.
Kilis has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 33).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 94
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 33
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 3.5 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 35 min
- Distance
- 3,370 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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Kilis vs Afrin
In October Kilis has the better holiday weather (score 94 vs 81). During the day Afrin is 2 °C warmer than Kilis.
| in October | Kilis | Afrin |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Kilis
When is the best time to visit Kilis?
The best time to visit Kilis is from April 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 Kilis?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Kilis?
The wettest month is January with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kilis get?
Kilis gets around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Kilis in?
Kilis is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kilis?
A nonstop flight from London to Kilis takes about 4 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,370 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kilis?
Kilis has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 87, summer holidays 50, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 33.