ClimateAverages

Elbistan Climate

Kahramanmaras, Turkey · population 80,456 · 40 weather stations within 200 km · records 1819 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
17.0°C
Warmest month · August
31.1°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
-7.7°C
Typical overnight low

Elbistan has an average annual daytime high of 17.0°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is August, when highs typically reach 31.1°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near -7.7°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January1.7°C-7.7°CColdest
February4.1°C-6.1°C
March9.6°C-1.9°C
April16.0°C2.6°C
May21.5°C6.5°C
June26.5°C10.2°C
July30.7°C13.2°C
August31.1°C13.3°CWarmest
September26.8°C9.3°C
October20.1°C4.5°C
November12.1°C-0.4°C
December4.4°C-5.0°C

Temperature range across the year

-10°1°12°22°33°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2023
+2.7°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1837
-2.4°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Elbistan getting hotter?

Since 1900, Elbistan's average temperature has risen by +2.3°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1819, warming totals +2.7°C.

9.4°10.1°10.8°11.5°12.2°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
April to October

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Elbistan?

Elbistan's average annual daytime high is 17.0°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is August, with highs averaging 31.1°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging -7.7°C.

What is the warmest month in Elbistan?

August is the warmest month in Elbistan, with typical daytime highs of 31.1°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Elbistan?

2023 is the hottest year on record for Elbistan, running +2.7°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Elbistan getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Elbistan has warmed by roughly +2.3°C.

When is the best time to visit Elbistan?

April to October typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.