AI-generatedŞanlıurfa at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,700 h
- Rain a year
- 323 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 528 m
Climate in Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year, Şanlıurfa is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:3117:50
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 06:15–07:06 · evening 17:14–18:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:05–06:15 · evening 18:06–18:16
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.
What is the weather like in Şanlıurfa in October?
In October, Şanlıurfa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 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 Şanlıurfa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min06:31 – 17:50
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Şanlıurfa
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 7.1 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Şanlıurfa, 63 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Şanlıurfa
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 it, 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.
Rain in Şanlıurfa: 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, Şanlıurfa has about 4 rainy days with 23 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Şanlıurfa
How breezy and how cloudy Şanlıurfa 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 Şanlıurfa typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 27 % of the sky over Şanlıurfa: mostly sunny, with about 7.1 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 Şanlıurfa
How often the day gets hot in Şanlıurfa (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, Şanlıurfa has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Şanlıurfa
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
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), 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. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 29 | 10° | 1° | 3.8 h | 10 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 45 | 12° | 2° | 4.6 h | 8 | 46 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 16° | 5° | 6.1 h | 9 | 48 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 22° | 10° | 7.5 h | 7 | 31 |
| MayMay | 89 | 29° | 15° | 9.0 h | 4 | 18 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 35° | 21° | 11.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 39° | 25° | 11.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 39° | 24° | 10.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 58 | 34° | 20° | 8.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 26° | 14° | 7.1 h | 4 | 23 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 18° | 7° | 5.1 h | 5 | 35 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 12° | 3° | 3.5 h | 8 | 55 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
37.17° N, 38.79° E · 528 m · Europe/Istanbul
Best time to visit Şanlıurfa
The best time to visit Şanlıurfa is from April to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from October to November. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. The wettest month is January with 60 mm of precipitation.
Şanlıurfa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Şanlıurfa in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–29 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Şanlıurfa in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 35–39 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Şanlıurfa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–34 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Şanlıurfa in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–12 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Şanlıurfa
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October has the better holiday weather in Şanlıurfa: score 94 against 89. In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. April has 3 more rainy days.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 94better | 89 |
| Day high | 26° | 22° |
| Night low | 14° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 7.5 h |
| Rainy days | 4better | 7 |
| Rainfall | 23 mm | 31 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Şanlıurfa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January10° · 4 h
In January, Şanlıurfa is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Şanlıurfa.
Şanlıurfa in January45February12° · 5 h
In February, Şanlıurfa is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Şanlıurfa.
Şanlıurfa in February72March16° · 6 h
In March, Şanlıurfa is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Şanlıurfa.
Şanlıurfa in March89April22° · 8 h
In April, Şanlıurfa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Şanlıurfa.
Şanlıurfa in April89May29° · 9 h
In May, Şanlıurfa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Şanlıurfa.
Şanlıurfa in May50June35° · 12 h
In June, Şanlıurfa is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Şanlıurfa.
Şanlıurfa in June50July39° · 11 h
In July, Şanlıurfa is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Şanlıurfa.
Şanlıurfa in July50August39° · 10 h
In August, Şanlıurfa is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Şanlıurfa.
Şanlıurfa in August58September34° · 9 h
In September, Şanlıurfa is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Şanlıurfa.
Şanlıurfa in September94October26° · 7 h
In October, Şanlıurfa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 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 Şanlıurfa.
Şanlıurfa in October84November18° · 5 h
In November, Şanlıurfa is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Şanlıurfa.
Şanlıurfa in November41December12° · 4 h
In December, Şanlıurfa is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Şanlıurfa.
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Şanlıurfa vs. Gaziantep
In October Şanlıurfa has the better holiday weather (score 94 vs. 89). During the day Gaziantep is 2 °C cooler than Şanlıurfa. Gaziantep gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Şanlıurfa | Gaziantep |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 94 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Oct |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Şanlıurfa
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Şanlıurfa 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.
Şanlıurfa has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 35).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 94
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 35
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 3.7 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 40 min
- Distance
- 3,450 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.
Frequently asked questions about Şanlıurfa
When is the best time to visit Şanlıurfa?
The best time to visit Şanlıurfa 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 Şanlıurfa?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Şanlıurfa?
The wettest month is January with 60 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Şanlıurfa get?
Şanlıurfa gets around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Şanlıurfa in?
Şanlıurfa uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Şanlıurfa?
A nonstop flight from London to Şanlıurfa takes about 4 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,450 km.
Which school holidays are best for Şanlıurfa?
Şanlıurfa has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 81, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 35.
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