Diyarbakır's Climate
Diyarbakır lies on the Tigris River on the plateau of southeastern Turkey, deep inland, and has a hot continental climate with very hot, dry summers and cold winters. Summers (June–September) are harsh and intensely sunny, with daytime highs usually 35–42°C and almost no rain. Winters (December–February) are cold with frost and snow, typically 0–7°C and nights that can fall below freezing. Most precipitation falls in winter and spring, while the summer drought is long and dependable. Spring (April–May) and autumn (October) are mild, green and the most pleasant times of the year.