İskenderun
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: İskenderun month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in İskenderun are typically April, May and November, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 8°C), and January the wettest (about 133 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2 | 8.2 | 133 | 7.4 |
| February | 15.8 | 8.5 | 69 | 8.7 |
| March | 18.5 | 11.1 | 87 | 9.7 |
| April | 22.8 | 14.6 | 45 | 11.4 |
| May | 26.1 | 18.2 | 39 | 12.3 |
| June | 28.8 | 21.8 | 26 | 13.3 |
| July | 31.4 | 24.5 | 18 | 13.4 |
| August | 31.5 | 25.1 | 38 | 12.5 |
| September | 30.0 | 23.1 | 27 | 11.4 |
| October | 27.2 | 19.4 | 32 | 10.3 |
| November | 21.8 | 14.3 | 52 | 8.5 |
| December | 16.5 | 10.5 | 112 | 7.3 |
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01 · Overviewİskenderun, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow İskenderun took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting İskenderun
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in İskenderun
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in İskenderun
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in İskenderun
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for İskenderun
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about İskenderun
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Frequently Asked Questions about İskenderun
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01 · Q&AWhere is İskenderun located and what are its coordinates?
İskenderun is situated in Turkey at geographic coordinates 36.5872, 36.1735, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of İskenderun?
İskenderun has a recorded population of approximately 251,682 and observes the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in İskenderun?
Official and commonly spoken languages in İskenderun include TR-TR, KU, DIQ, AZ, AV, with TRY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for İskenderun?
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