AI-generatedQamishli at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 41°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,090 h
- Rain a year
- 367 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 454 m
Climate in Qamishli
Qamishli has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 41 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year, Qamishli is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Qamishli
The best time to visit Qamishli 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 41 °C. The wettest month is January with 69 mm of precipitation.
Qamishli through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Qamishli in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–30 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Qamishli in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 37–41 °C by day
- 12.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Qamishli in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–36 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Qamishli in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–13 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 26 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
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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: March – May, October – November
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:2117:40
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 06:05–06:57 · evening 17:05–17:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:05 · evening 17:56–18:06
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 Qamishli compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Qamishli in October?
In October, Qamishli is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Qamishli.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min06:21 – 17:40
- 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
- 27 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 13 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 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- 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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Qamishli
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April has the better holiday weather in Qamishli: score 92 against 86. In April, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. April has 4 more rainy days.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h | 8.2 h |
| Rainy days | 3better | 7 |
| Rainfall | 19 mmbetter | 39 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Qamishli month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
41January12° · 4.7 h
In January, Qamishli 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 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Qamishli.
Qamishli in January55February13° · 5.6 h
In February, Qamishli is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Qamishli.
Qamishli in February80March18° · 6.7 h
In March, Qamishli is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Qamishli.
Qamishli in March92April23° · 8.2 h
In April, Qamishli is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Qamishli.
Qamishli in April80May30° · 10.3 h
In May, Qamishli is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Qamishli.
Qamishli in May50June37° · 12.3 h
In June, Qamishli is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 12.3 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, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Qamishli.
Qamishli in June50July41° · 12.6 h
In July, Qamishli is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 12.6 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 Qamishli.
Qamishli in July50August40° · 11.7 h
In August, Qamishli is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 11.7 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 Qamishli.
Qamishli in August50September36° · 10.5 h
In September, Qamishli is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Qamishli.
Qamishli in September86October29° · 7.9 h
In October, Qamishli is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Qamishli.
Qamishli in October90November20° · 6.3 h
In November, Qamishli is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Qamishli.
Qamishli in November53December13° · 4.5 h
In December, Qamishli is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Qamishli.
Qamishli in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Qamishli
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 (25°). 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 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 | 41 | 12° | 4° | 4.7 h | 10 | 69 |
| FebruaryFeb | 55 | 13° | 4° | 5.6 h | 9 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 80 | 18° | 7° | 6.7 h | 9 | 60 |
| AprilApr | 92 | 23° | 11° | 8.2 h | 7 | 39 |
| MayMay | 80 | 30° | 16° | 10.3 h | 4 | 19 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 37° | 22° | 12.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 41° | 25° | 12.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 40° | 24° | 11.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 36° | 20° | 10.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 29° | 16° | 7.9 h | 3 | 19 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 20° | 9° | 6.3 h | 5 | 36 |
| DecemberDec | 53 | 13° | 5° | 4.5 h | 8 | 65 |
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 hours in Qamishli
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 7.9 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Qamishli, 70 % 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 in Qamishli: 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, Qamishli has about 3 rainy days with 19 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Qamishli
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 50 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 and clouds in Qamishli
How breezy and how cloudy Qamishli 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 Qamishli 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 27 % of the sky over Qamishli: mostly sunny, with about 7.9 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 and humidity in Qamishli
How often the day gets hot in Qamishli (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, Qamishli has about 13 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °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
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Qamishli 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.
Qamishli has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47).
- 88
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- 12.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 50 min
- Distance
- 3,620 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.
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Qamishli vs Midyat
In October the holiday weather in Qamishli and Midyat is about equally good (score 86 vs 88). During the day Midyat is 3 °C cooler than Qamishli. Midyat gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Qamishli | Midyat |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Qamishli
When is the best time to visit Qamishli?
The best time to visit Qamishli 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 Qamishli?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Qamishli?
The wettest month is January with 69 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Qamishli get?
Qamishli gets around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Qamishli in?
Qamishli is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Qamishli?
A nonstop flight from London to Qamishli takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,620 km.
Which school holidays are best for Qamishli?
Qamishli has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88, May half-term 74, summer holidays 50, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 47.