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Diyarbakir in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Diyarbakir in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Diyarbakir, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Diyarbakir in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Diyarbakir in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +45°F during the day and approximately 11 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 6 rainy days in the month and around 71 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Diyarbakir;

Average weather

☀️
+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
-2°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
71 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Diyarbakir has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Diyarbakir in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Diyarbakir for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +43°F with a maximum of +52°F and a minimum of +9°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +37°F to +43°F.

Is Diyarbakir warm or cold in January?

Diyarbakir is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +48°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +34°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Diyarbakir, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Diyarbakir in January

Diyarbakir weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+48°F+45°F+48°F
Min. temperature
-2°F-2°F+1°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+59°F+68°F
Rainfall
77 mm71 mm83 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
76%76%71%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1019 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
111110
Cloudy days
12128
Rainy days
768
Snowy days
122

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +48°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +45°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 77 mm to 71 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 11 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Diyarbakir in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Diyarbakir is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Diyarbakir based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 61 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Diyarbakir wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 33% chance of precipitation and 113 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Diyarbakir based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 39 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Diyarbakir.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Diyarbakir?

This is the weather in Diyarbakir in January 2023:
1 January
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+38°F
2 January
☁️
+44°F
3 January
☀️
+48°F
4 January
☀️
+41°F
5 January
☀️
+50°F
6 January
☁️
+46°F
7 January
☁️
+48°F
8 January
☁️
+52°F
9 January
🌧️
+52°F
10 January
🌧️
+45°F
11 January
🌧️
+51°F
12 January
☁️
+50°F
13 January
🌧️
+52°F
14 January
☀️
+46°F
15 January
☀️
+46°F
16 January
☀️
+42°F
17 January
☀️
+42°F
18 January
🌨️
+33°F
19 January
🌨️
+31°F
20 January
☀️
+33°F
21 January
☀️
+29°F
22 January
☁️
+29°F
23 January
🌧️
+37°F
24 January
🌧️
+38°F
25 January
🌫️
+38°F
26 January
🌧️
+43°F
27 January
🌧️
+38°F
28 January
☀️
+40°F
29 January
☁️
+38°F
30 January
☁️
+40°F
31 January
☁️
+44°F
In January 2023 Diyarbakir had 10 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +52°F and a minimum of +28°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Diyarbakir climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Diyarbakir in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+36°F) and the highest in 1999 (+52°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 8 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Diyarbakir in January:

Is January a good time to visit Diyarbakir?

It’s always a good time to visit Diyarbakir, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Diyarbakir in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Diyarbakir rainy in January?

Diyarbakir is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Diyarbakir in January?

The amount of sunny days in Diyarbakir during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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Monthly weather in Diyarbakir

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Diyarbakir, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.