Silopi climate
Silopi (Turkey) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C68 °F, and about 378 mm15 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Silopi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1050 | 135 | 642 | 532.1 | 6 |
| Feb | 1355 | 337 | 846 | 532.1 | 4 |
| Mar | 1864 | 744 | 1254 | 602.4 | 1 |
| Apr | 2475 | 1152 | 1763 | 562.2 | 0 |
| May | 3188 | 1762 | 2475 | 240.9 | 0 |
| Jun | 39102 | 2374 | 3188 | 40.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 43109 | 2780 | 3595 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 42107 | 2780 | 3494 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 3698 | 2373 | 3085 | 30.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 2983 | 1662 | 2272 | 281.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 1865 | 847 | 1356 | 391.5 | 0 |
| Dec | 1254 | 338 | 846 | 572.2 | 4 |
| Year | 43109 | 135 | 2068 | 37815 | 16 |
“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 | 65% | 69% | 2.1 | 9:52 |
| Feb | 65% | 68% | 2.9 | 10:46 |
| Mar | 60% | 65% | 4.1 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 55% | 62% | 5.3 | 13:06 |
| May | 42% | 51% | 6.7 | 14:09 |
| Jun | 21% | 26% | 8.2 | 14:43 |
| Jul | 16% | 21% | 8.0 | 14:29 |
| Aug | 16% | 19% | 7.3 | 13:35 |
| Sep | 19% | 23% | 6.0 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 33% | 45% | 4.0 | 11:09 |
| Nov | 52% | 55% | 2.7 | 10:07 |
| Dec | 61% | 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 Silopi is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 43 °C109 °F and a low of 27 °C80 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 10 °C50 °F and lows 1 °C35 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 29 °C52.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 378 mm15 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 45% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–September. The wettest month is March (60 mm2.4 in), the driest is July (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 16% in July to 65% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 19%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in November to 8 km/h (5 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Silopi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and October and November: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 29 °C83 °F with 28 mm1.1 in to 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 43 °C109 °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 Silopi
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1050 to 13 °C55 °F, lows 135 to 3 °C38 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1864 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 744 to 17 °C62 °F, about 47 mm1.8 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 39102 to 43 °C109 °F, lows 2374 to 27 °C80 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1865 to 36 °C98 °F, lows 847 to 23 °C73 °F, about 23 mm0.9 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 Silopi compares
Compared with Cizre, about 26 km to the west, Silopi has practically the same average temperature and receives 15% less precipitation (378 mm15 in vs 446 mm18 in). The difference is largest in May (0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer).
Of the 87 places in Turkey covered by World Climates, Silopi is the 7th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 80th 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: Dihok (Iraq, BSh), Baḥarkah (Iraq, BSh) and Qeładizê (Iraq, BSh).
Nearby places
- Cizre 26 km · 20 °C68 °F · 446 mm18 in
- Dihok 63 km · 20 °C68 °F · 383 mm15 in
- Sinah 70 km · 19 °C67 °F · 383 mm15 in
- Siirt 89 km · 16 °C61 °F · 563 mm22 in
- Al Qamishli 111 km · 19 °C67 °F · 283 mm11 in
- Mosul 117 km · 22 °C71 °F · 315 mm12 in
- Batman 137 km · 18 °C64 °F · 550 mm22 in
- Xebat 152 km · 21 °C70 °F · 331 mm13 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Silopi?
July is the warmest month in Silopi, with an average high of 43 °C (109 °F) and an average low of 27 °C (80 °F).
What is the coldest month in Silopi?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 10 °C (50 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Silopi?
March is the wettest month with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Silopi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and October and November.
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.