Sanliurfa — time and weather
Sanliurfa is a city in Turkey, in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. This page shows the current local time in Sanliurfa and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Sanliurfa
Local time in Sanliurfa is based on the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Turkey is a country straddling Europe and Asia with a rich history, seaside resorts, bazaars and a vibrant cuisine.
More about the country: Turkey →What to see in Sanliurfa
Sights and historical places
- Göbekli Tepe
- Edessa
- Balıklıgöl
- Ulu Camii
- Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum
- Şanlıurfa Castle
Climate in Sanliurfa: month by month
The warmest month in Sanliurfa is July, with average daytime highs of 39.2 °C; the coolest is January, around 10.4 °C by day and 2.8 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in March (~95 mm) and is lowest in June (~0 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 3 | 69 | 9 |
| February | 12 | 3 | 50 | 7 |
| March | 16 | 6 | 95 | 11 |
| April | 24 | 12 | 29 | 6 |
| May | 29 | 16 | 26 | 5 |
| June | 36 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| July | 39 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| August | 39 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| September | 34 | 21 | 3 | 1 |
| October | 26 | 16 | 11 | 3 |
| November | 19 | 9 | 63 | 8 |
| December | 12 | 4 | 52 | 7 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Sanliurfa are April, October: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Sanliurfa: Sunrise 05:45 · Sunset 19:11 · Day length 13:26
Time difference from Sanliurfa right now:
| New York | +7 h |
| London | +2 h |
| Dubai | −1 h |
| Tokyo | −6 h |
| Paris | +1 h |
| Sydney | −7 h |