Gaziantep
City in Turkey
Gaziantep is a city in Turkey with a population of 1,680,723 in 2022. Located 508 km from Ankara, it draws visitors to sights such as the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Gaziantep Castle, and Liberation Mosque.
What to see
Visitors can explore cultural and historical points of interest in the city. Key locations include the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Gaziantep Castle, and Liberation Mosque.
When to go
January sees highs of 7 °C and lows of -1 °C with 116 mm of rain over 12 days. February has highs of 8 °C and lows of -1 °C with 105 mm of rain. March reaches a high of 13 °C and a low of 2 °C with 88 mm of rain. April brings highs of 18 °C and lows of 7 °C with 63 mm of rain. May warms to a high of 24 °C and low of 11 °C with 40 mm of rain. June features a high of 30 °C and low of 16 °C with 10 mm of rain. July and August are the hottest months with highs of 35 °C and lows of 19 °C to 20 °C, alongside minimal rain. September has a high of 30 °C and low of 16 °C with 9 mm of rain. October brings a high of 23 °C and low of 11 °C with 53 mm of rain. November cools to a high of 14 °C and low of 5 °C with 91 mm of rain. December records a high of 8 °C and low of 1 °C with 116 mm of rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport, located 16 km from Gaziantep.
Top sights in Gaziantep
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is January, with about 116 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 23 | 14 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 116 | 105 | 88 | 63 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 53 | 91 | 116 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Gaziantep (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.