Erciş, Turkey experiences average highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 8 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 1.7°C (3.1°F) across the available records.
Erciş, Turkey Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Erciş, Turkey. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jun–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.8/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 14°C / 7°C
Feels Like 12°C / 5°C
Rainy Days 8
Rainfall 42 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 63%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 4°C
Snow Days 9 days
Frost Days 15 days
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 2 days
Coldest Month
-4°C
January
Avg High 1°C
Rain 12 days
Driest Month
2 days
July
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 19°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
May (Gusts 31)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:53
Daylight 14.6h
Sunset 19:32
Live conditions —
Erciş on the map · live conditions
Erciş, Turkey
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Turkey
- City
- Erciş
- Population
- 91.9K
- Coordinates
- 39.03°, 43.36°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 2 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 16°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 2°C
Avg Low -3°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 1°C / -4°C . Feb: 2°C / -3°C . Mar: 6°C / 1°C . Apr: 12°C / 5°C . May: 17°C / 10°C . Jun: 24°C / 15°C . Jul: 28°C / 19°C . Aug: 29°C / 19°C . Sep: 24°C / 16°C . Oct: 16°C / 10°C . Nov: 9°C / 4°C . Dec: 4°C / -1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 60 mm. Feb: 43 mm. Mar: 76 mm. Apr: 54 mm. May: 70 mm. Jun: 12 mm. Jul: 6 mm. Aug: 6 mm. Sep: 13 mm. Oct: 59 mm. Nov: 44 mm. Dec: 59 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 77%. Feb: 76%. Mar: 75%. Apr: 69%. May: 64%. Jun: 50%. Jul: 45%. Aug: 42%. Sep: 48%. Oct: 61%. Nov: 70%. Dec: 77%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 11 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 14h. Jul: 14h. Aug: 13h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 7h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow Days Snowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 16 days. Feb: 13 days. Mar: 15 days. Apr: 6 days. May: 1 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 1 days. Nov: 5 days. Dec: 13 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.7°C (3.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 19 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 31°C | Aug · 29°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -6°C | Jan · -4°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 94 mm | Mar · 76 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 17 km/h | May · 16 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / -4°C | -3°C / -8°C | 12days (60 mm) Wet | 7.5h Good | 77% Humid | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 2°C / -3°C | -2°C / -7°C | 9days (43 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 76% Humid | 4.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 6°C / 1°C | 3°C / -3°C | 15days (76 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 75% Muggy | 5.8 High | Poor | View Details |
| April | 12°C / 5°C | 10°C / 2°C | 12days (54 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 6.6 High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 17°C / 10°C | 16°C / 8°C | 13days (70 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 24°C / 15°C | 24°C / 14°C | 3days (12 mm) Excellent | 13.6h Excellent | 50% Moderate | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 28°C / 19°C | 28°C / 18°C | 2days (6 mm) Excellent | 13.5h Excellent | 45% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 29°C / 19°C | 29°C / 19°C | 2days (6 mm) Excellent | 12.5h Excellent | 42% Moderate | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 24°C / 16°C | 22°C / 14°C | 3days (13 mm) Excellent | 11.4h Excellent | 48% Moderate | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 16°C / 10°C | 14°C / 8°C | 8days (59 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 61% Muggy | 4.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 4°C | 6°C / 1°C | 8days (44 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 70% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 4°C / -1°C | 0°C / -5°C | 10days (59 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 77% Humid | 2.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Erciş are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Erciş, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Erciş is August, with average daytime highs of 29°C (84°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Erciş is January, with average overnight lows of -4°C (24°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Erciş is March, averaging 76mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Erciş runs through March, May, January, April, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Erciş.
Erciş receives approximately 125 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Erciş.
The least favorable months to visit Erciş are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Erciş is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Erciş is 63%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Erciş receives snow. Months with snowfall average 9 snow days and 18 cm (7 in) of accumulation, with about 15 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Erciş are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is May with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 31 km/h / 19 mph).
Erciş averages 11 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 39%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Erciş is 4°C (39°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Erciş has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Erciş ranges from 5°C (41°F) to 12°C (54°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, July is a great time to visit Erciş. It earns a climate score of 9.6/10 with Excellent.
For July in Erciş, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 28°C (83°F) and 2 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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