Best Time to Visit Malatya, Malatya, Türkiye
Malatya is at its sunniest and driest in June–October.
The best time to visit Malatya for sunny, dry weather is June–October — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June–October and January–February; the wetter half falls in March–May and November–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -0.1°C / 31.8°F in January to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in July, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (August) to 66 mm / 2.6 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Malatya, Malatya, Türkiye's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Malatya's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 22.5°C72.5°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.7°C80.1°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 26.2°C79.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 22°C71.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 15.1°C59.2°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Malatya?
The best time to visit Malatya for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 26.7°C / 80.1°F, and the driest is August with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Malatya's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Malatya?
The rainy season at Malatya, Malatya runs through March–May and November–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 49 mm / 1.9 in. The wettest single month is April (66 mm / 2.6 in).
What is the driest month in Malatya?
The driest month in Malatya is August, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.2°C / 79.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Malatya?
The least comfortable months for travel to Malatya — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, May, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 66 mm / 2.6 in in April, and the coldest month averages -0.1°C / 31.8°F.
Is Malatya climate different from Türkiye overall?
Yes, usually. Our Malatya figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Türkiye figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Malatya specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.