Eskişehir climate
Eskişehir (Turkey) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C54 °F, and about 497 mm20 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Eskişehir climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 541 | −425 | 033 | 572.2 | 26 |
| Feb | 846 | −327 | 337 | 461.8 | 20 |
| Mar | 1254 | 032 | 643 | 441.7 | 15 |
| Apr | 1763 | 439 | 1151 | 441.7 | 4 |
| May | 2272 | 949 | 1661 | 451.8 | 0 |
| Jun | 2780 | 1355 | 2068 | 481.9 | 0 |
| Jul | 3187 | 1559 | 2373 | 180.7 | 0 |
| Aug | 3187 | 1559 | 2373 | 180.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 2679 | 1253 | 1966 | 301.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 2067 | 745 | 1356 | 471.8 | 1 |
| Nov | 1356 | 235 | 745 | 401.6 | 8 |
| Dec | 744 | −228 | 236 | 612.4 | 22 |
| Year | 3187 | −425 | 1254 | 49720 | 96 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85% | 75% | 1.9 | 9:39 |
| Feb | 79% | 72% | 2.8 | 10:38 |
| Mar | 72% | 67% | 4.0 | 11:50 |
| Apr | 66% | 62% | 5.2 | 13:12 |
| May | 65% | 56% | 6.2 | 14:21 |
| Jun | 62% | 40% | 7.2 | 14:58 |
| Jul | 58% | 23% | 7.6 | 14:43 |
| Aug | 58% | 24% | 6.7 | 13:43 |
| Sep | 61% | 34% | 5.2 | 12:23 |
| Oct | 67% | 50% | 3.6 | 11:04 |
| Nov | 73% | 57% | 2.5 | 9:55 |
| Dec | 83% | 71% | 1.7 | 9:22 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Eskişehir is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C87 °F and a low of 15 °C59 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 5 °C41 °F and lows −4 °C25 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.5 °C40.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 497 mm20 in. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 33% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: July and August. The wettest month is December (61 mm2.4 in), the driest is July (18 mm0.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 58% in July to 85% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 23%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in October to 8 km/h (5 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.4 hours in December to 15.0 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 15 cm.
Best time to visit Eskişehir
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September and October. Average highs then reach 20 °C67 °F to 27 °C80 °F. Precipitation is 30 mm1.2 in to 48 mm1.9 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 5 °C41 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Eskişehir
- Winter (December–February) — highs 541 to 8 °C46 °F, lows −425 to −2 °C28 °F, about 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1254 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 032 to 9 °C49 °F, about 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2780 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 1355 to 15 °C59 °F, about 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1356 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 235 to 12 °C53 °F, about 39 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Eskişehir compares
The nearest larger place is Bursa, about 133 km to the west. Compared with it, Eskişehir is on average 3.7 °C6.6 °F cooler. It receives 22% less precipitation (497 mm20 in vs 642 mm25 in). The difference is largest in January (4.8 °C8.6 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 87 places in Turkey. By annual mean temperature, Eskişehir is the 76th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 56th wettest. See all of them on the Turkey climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Simferopol (Ukraine, Cfa), Ardabil (Iran, Dsa) and Ohrid (North Macedonia, Csa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Kütahya 60 km · 12 °C53 °F · 488 mm19 in
- Climate in İnegol 92 km · 15 °C59 °F · 610 mm24 in
- Climate in Adapazarı 112 km · 15 °C59 °F · 725 mm29 in
- Climate in Afyonkarahisar 113 km · 12 °C53 °F · 439 mm17 in
- Climate in İzmit 121 km · 15 °C58 °F · 734 mm29 in
- Climate in Düzce 130 km · 15 °C58 °F · 753 mm30 in
- Climate in Bursa 133 km · 16 °C60 °F · 642 mm25 in
- Climate in Bolu 141 km · 12 °C54 °F · 561 mm22 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Eskişehir?
August is the warmest month in Eskişehir. Its average high is 31 °C (87 °F) and its average low is 15 °C (59 °F).
What is the coldest month in Eskişehir?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 5 °C (41 °F) and its average low is -4 °C (25 °F).
When does it rain the most in Eskişehir?
December is the wettest month with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 18 mm (0.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Eskişehir?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 878 m, while Eskişehir lies at about 794 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.