Kayseri climate
Kayseri (Turkey) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C54 °F, and about 375 mm15 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kayseri climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 541 | −425 | 133 | 451.8 |
| Feb | 745 | −228 | 236 | 381.5 |
| Mar | 1254 | 134 | 744 | 461.8 |
| Apr | 1763 | 541 | 1152 | 401.6 |
| May | 2272 | 949 | 1661 | 471.8 |
| Jun | 2882 | 1356 | 2069 | 281.1 |
| Jul | 3290 | 1660 | 2475 | 110.4 |
| Aug | 3391 | 1661 | 2476 | 60.2 |
| Sep | 2882 | 1355 | 2068 | 140.6 |
| Oct | 2169 | 846 | 1458 | 261.0 |
| Nov | 1355 | 235 | 745 | 321.3 |
| Dec | 745 | −229 | 337 | 401.6 |
| Year | 3391 | −425 | 1254 | 37515 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83% | 73% | 2.2 | 9:44 |
| Feb | 79% | 69% | 3.3 | 10:42 |
| Mar | 72% | 68% | 4.1 | 11:50 |
| Apr | 66% | 61% | 5.4 | 13:10 |
| May | 63% | 53% | 6.5 | 14:16 |
| Jun | 57% | 35% | 7.5 | 14:52 |
| Jul | 48% | 19% | 7.9 | 14:37 |
| Aug | 45% | 16% | 7.2 | 13:40 |
| Sep | 47% | 25% | 5.7 | 12:23 |
| Oct | 59% | 44% | 4.0 | 11:06 |
| Nov | 69% | 52% | 2.7 | 10:00 |
| Dec | 79% | 68% | 1.9 | 9:28 |
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 Kayseri is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 16 °C61 °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 23.8 °C42.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 375 mm15 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 36% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: July–September. The wettest month is May (47 mm1.8 in), the driest is August (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 45% in August to 83% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (5 mph) in September to 11 km/h (7 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Kayseri
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 °C69 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 14 mm0.6 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 Kayseri
- Winter (December–February) — highs 541 to 7 °C45 °F, lows −425 to −2 °C29 °F, about 41 mm1.6 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 134 to 9 °C49 °F, about 45 mm1.8 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 2882 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1356 to 16 °C61 °F, about 15 mm0.6 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 1355 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 235 to 13 °C55 °F, about 24 mm1.0 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 Kayseri compares
Compared with Adana, about 195 km to the south, Kayseri is on average 7.2 °C13 °F cooler and receives 41% less precipitation (375 mm15 in vs 636 mm25 in). The difference is largest in October (8.4 °C15.1 °F cooler).
Of the 87 places in Turkey covered by World Climates, Kayseri is the 71st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 81st 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: Ahar (Iran, BSk), Marand (Iran, BSk) and Boise (United States, Dsa).
Nearby places
- Nevşehir 68 km · 12 °C53 °F · 368 mm15 in
- Kırşehir 123 km · 12 °C54 °F · 374 mm15 in
- Aksaray 133 km · 13 °C55 °F · 343 mm14 in
- Sivas 174 km · 10 °C50 °F · 418 mm16 in
- Kahramanmaraş 179 km · 17 °C62 °F · 499 mm20 in
- Ereğli 185 km · 13 °C56 °F · 413 mm16 in
- Adana 195 km · 20 °C67 °F · 636 mm25 in
- Osmaniye 196 km · 19 °C67 °F · 608 mm24 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kayseri?
August is the warmest month in Kayseri, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 16 °C (61 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kayseri?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 5 °C (41 °F) and an average low of -4 °C (25 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kayseri?
May is the wettest month with about 47 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Kayseri?
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 1,577 m, while Kayseri lies at about 1,054 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3.4 °C6.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.