Karaman climate
Karaman (Turkey) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C56 °F, and about 614 mm24 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Karaman climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 541 | −228 | 135 | 1184.7 |
| Feb | 745 | −130 | 338 | 793.1 |
| Mar | 1253 | 134 | 744 | 532.1 |
| Apr | 1762 | 541 | 1152 | 381.5 |
| May | 2272 | 1049 | 1661 | 331.3 |
| Jun | 2983 | 1457 | 2170 | 140.5 |
| Jul | 3392 | 1763 | 2577 | 20.1 |
| Aug | 3391 | 1763 | 2577 | 20.1 |
| Sep | 2883 | 1356 | 2170 | 180.7 |
| Oct | 2170 | 847 | 1558 | 471.8 |
| Nov | 1356 | 337 | 846 | 833.3 |
| Dec | 846 | −131 | 438 | 1285.1 |
| Year | 3392 | −228 | 1356 | 61424 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88% | 71% | 2.2 | 9:52 |
| Feb | 84% | 66% | 3.1 | 10:46 |
| Mar | 77% | 58% | 4.5 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 70% | 54% | 5.8 | 13:06 |
| May | 63% | 46% | 6.9 | 14:09 |
| Jun | 52% | 26% | 7.8 | 14:42 |
| Jul | 38% | 13% | 8.0 | 14:29 |
| Aug | 37% | 13% | 7.2 | 13:35 |
| Sep | 44% | 21% | 5.9 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 60% | 40% | 4.1 | 11:10 |
| Nov | 73% | 50% | 2.8 | 10:07 |
| Dec | 84% | 66% | 2.0 | 9:37 |
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 Karaman is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 17 °C63 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 5 °C41 °F and lows −2 °C28 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.8 °C42.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 614 mm24 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 54% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–September. The wettest month is December (128 mm5.1 in), the driest is August (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 37% in August to 88% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 13%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in May to 10 km/h (6 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Karaman
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September and October: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 29 °C83 °F with 14 mm0.5 in to 47 mm1.8 in of precipitation 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 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 Karaman
- Winter (December–February) — highs 541 to 8 °C46 °F, lows −228 to −1 °C31 °F, about 109 mm4.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, shoes with good grip, as frost is common and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1253 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 134 to 10 °C49 °F, about 41 mm1.6 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 2983 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1457 to 17 °C63 °F, about 6 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1356 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 337 to 13 °C56 °F, about 49 mm1.9 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 Karaman compares
Compared with Konya, about 100 km to the northwest, Karaman is on average 0.6 °C1 °F warmer and receives 56% more precipitation (614 mm24 in vs 394 mm16 in). The difference is largest in December (1 °C1.8 °F warmer).
Of the 87 places in Turkey covered by World Climates, Karaman is the 63rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 34th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Turkey climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Reno (United States, Csa), Boise (United States, Dsa) and El Achir (Algeria, Csa).
Nearby places
- Ereğli 82 km · 13 °C56 °F · 413 mm16 in
- Konya 100 km · 13 °C55 °F · 394 mm16 in
- Silifke 110 km · 20 °C69 °F · 640 mm25 in
- Alanya 129 km · 22 °C71 °F · 939 mm37 in
- Mersin 133 km · 21 °C69 °F · 514 mm20 in
- Aksaray 150 km · 13 °C55 °F · 343 mm14 in
- Tarsus 152 km · 21 °C69 °F · 574 mm23 in
- Adana 188 km · 20 °C67 °F · 636 mm25 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Karaman?
August is the warmest month in Karaman, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (63 °F).
What is the coldest month in Karaman?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 5 °C (41 °F) and an average low of -2 °C (28 °F).
When does it rain the most in Karaman?
December is the wettest month with about 128 mm (5.1 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Karaman?
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 — most of all 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 1,394 m, while Karaman lies at about 1,037 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.