Kahramanmaraş climate
Kahramanmaraş (Turkey) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C62 °F, and about 499 mm20 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kahramanmaraş climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 846 | 031 | 439 | 863.4 |
| Feb | 1051 | 134 | 643 | 712.8 |
| Mar | 1560 | 540 | 1050 | 592.3 |
| Apr | 2169 | 947 | 1558 | 491.9 |
| May | 2780 | 1356 | 2068 | 321.3 |
| Jun | 3492 | 1763 | 2578 | 120.5 |
| Jul | 39101 | 2069 | 2985 | 40.2 |
| Aug | 38100 | 2169 | 2985 | 40.2 |
| Sep | 3391 | 1763 | 2577 | 130.5 |
| Oct | 2678 | 1355 | 1966 | 351.4 |
| Nov | 1763 | 642 | 1152 | 532.1 |
| Dec | 1151 | 135 | 643 | 813.2 |
| Year | 39101 | 031 | 1762 | 49920 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 66% | 2.1 | 9:50 |
| Feb | 76% | 68% | 2.8 | 10:45 |
| Mar | 72% | 65% | 4.1 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 66% | 63% | 5.3 | 13:07 |
| May | 60% | 54% | 6.5 | 14:11 |
| Jun | 47% | 37% | 7.6 | 14:45 |
| Jul | 38% | 31% | 7.7 | 14:31 |
| Aug | 40% | 31% | 6.9 | 13:36 |
| Sep | 42% | 31% | 5.7 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 50% | 45% | 4.0 | 11:09 |
| Nov | 62% | 49% | 2.8 | 10:05 |
| Dec | 71% | 58% | 2.0 | 9:35 |
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 Kahramanmaraş is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 39 °C101 °F and a low of 20 °C69 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 8 °C46 °F and lows 0 °C31 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.7 °C46.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 499 mm20 in. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 48% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–September. The wettest month is January (86 mm3.4 in), the driest is July (4 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 38% in July to 78% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 31%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in October to 9 km/h (6 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Kahramanmaraş
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and October. Average highs then reach 21 °C69 °F to 27 °C80 °F. Precipitation is 32 mm1.3 in to 49 mm1.9 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 8 °C46 °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 Kahramanmaraş
- Winter (December–February) — highs 846 to 11 °C51 °F, lows 031 to 1 °C35 °F, about 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1560 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 540 to 13 °C56 °F, about 46 mm1.8 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3492 to 39 °C101 °F, lows 1763 to 21 °C69 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1763 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 642 to 17 °C63 °F, about 34 mm1.3 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.
How Kahramanmaraş compares
The nearest larger place is Gaziantep, about 71 km to the southeast. Compared with it, Kahramanmaraş is on average 1.7 °C3.1 °F warmer. It receives 8% more precipitation (499 mm20 in vs 462 mm18 in). The difference is largest in December (2.4 °C4.4 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 87 places in Turkey. By annual mean temperature, Kahramanmaraş is the 27th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 55th 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 Al Bab (Syria, Csa), Idlib (Syria, Csa) and Aleppo (Syria, Csa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Gaziantep 71 km · 15 °C59 °F · 462 mm18 in
- Climate in Osmaniye 83 km · 19 °C67 °F · 608 mm24 in
- Climate in Kilis 98 km · 16 °C61 °F · 539 mm21 in
- Climate in Adıyaman 120 km · 16 °C61 °F · 419 mm16 in
- Climate in İskenderun 129 km · 20 °C68 °F · 614 mm24 in
- Climate in Al Bab 145 km · 18 °C64 °F · 431 mm17 in
- Climate in Malatya 149 km · 14 °C57 °F · 365 mm14 in
- Climate in Suruç 149 km · 18 °C64 °F · 429 mm17 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kahramanmaraş?
July is the warmest month in Kahramanmaraş. Its average high is 39 °C (101 °F) and its average low is 20 °C (69 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kahramanmaraş?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 8 °C (46 °F) and its average low is 0 °C (31 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kahramanmaraş?
January is the wettest month with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Kahramanmaraş?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May 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 925 m, while Kahramanmaraş lies at about 564 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.3 °C4.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.