AI-generatedŞırnak at a glance
- Best time
- May, Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,720 h
- Rain a year
- 754 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,269 m
Climate in Şırnak
Şırnak has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Şırnak is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Şırnak
The best time to visit Şırnak is in May and in October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to May and from October to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is March with 140 mm of precipitation.
Şırnak through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Şırnak in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–24 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Şırnak in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 32–36 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Şırnak in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–31 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Şırnak in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April – May, October
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: May, October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:1717:35
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:01–06:52 · evening 16:59–17:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–06:01 · evening 17:51–18:01
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 Şırnak compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Şırnak in October?
In October, Şırnak is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Şırnak.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min06:17 – 17:35
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 30 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %91 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Şırnak
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 Şırnak (score 91 and 90). Daytime highs are about the same. May has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 91 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 36 mm | 44 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Şırnak month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January6° · 3.9 h
In January, Şırnak is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 131 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Şırnak.
Şırnak in January24February7° · 4.7 h
In February, Şırnak is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 115 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Şırnak.
Şırnak in February45March12° · 5.3 h
In March, Şırnak is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 140 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Şırnak.
Şırnak in March73April18° · 6.8 h
In April, Şırnak is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Şırnak.
Şırnak in April90May24° · 8.9 h
In May, Şırnak is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Şırnak.
Şırnak in May52June32° · 11.3 h
In June, Şırnak is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Şırnak.
Şırnak in June50July36° · 11.6 h
In July, Şırnak is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °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 Şırnak.
Şırnak in July50August36° · 10.9 h
In August, Şırnak is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °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 Şırnak.
Şırnak in August57September31° · 9.8 h
In September, Şırnak is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Şırnak.
Şırnak in September91October24° · 7.2 h
In October, Şırnak is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Şırnak.
Şırnak in October75November15° · 5.3 h
In November, Şırnak is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Şırnak.
Şırnak in November30December8° · 3.6 h
In December, Şırnak is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 120 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Şırnak.
Şırnak 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 Şırnak
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (20°). 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) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, 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 | 17 | 6° | −3° | 3.9 h | 12 | 131 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 7° | −2° | 4.7 h | 11 | 115 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 12° | 2° | 5.3 h | 15 | 140 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 18° | 6° | 6.8 h | 13 | 93 |
| MayMay | 90 | 24° | 11° | 8.9 h | 8 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 32° | 16° | 11.3 h | 1 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 36° | 20° | 11.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 36° | 20° | 10.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 31° | 15° | 9.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 91 | 24° | 10° | 7.2 h | 5 | 36 |
| NovemberNov | 75 | 15° | 4° | 5.3 h | 7 | 68 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | 8° | −1° | 3.6 h | 10 | 120 |
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 Şırnak
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 7.2 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Şırnak, 64 % 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 in Şırnak: 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, Şırnak has about 5 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Şırnak
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 Şırnak
How breezy and how cloudy Şırnak 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 Şırnak typically peaks at 10 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 30 % of the sky over Şırnak: mostly sunny, with about 7.2 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 Şırnak
How often the day gets hot in Şırnak (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, Şırnak has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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
Snow
Snow in Şırnak
When Şırnak is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Şırnak.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Şırnak
Weather for your travel dates
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Şırnak 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.
Şırnak has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 91
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 24
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
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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Şırnak vs Cizre
In October Şırnak has the better holiday weather (score 91 vs 61). During the day Cizre is 6 °C warmer than Şırnak. Cizre gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Şırnak | Cizre |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 91 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 |
| Best time | May, Oct | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Şırnak
When is the best time to visit Şırnak?
The best time to visit Şırnak is in May and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Şırnak?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Şırnak?
The wettest month is March with 140 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Şırnak get?
Şırnak gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Şırnak in?
Şırnak is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Şırnak?
A nonstop flight from London to Şırnak takes about 4 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,670 km.
Which school holidays are best for Şırnak?
Şırnak has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 82, summer holidays 50, October half-term 91, Christmas holidays 24.