Mediterranean climate is hot and dry in summer; warm and rainy in winter. The Gallipoli Peninsula has climatic characteristics between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea climates. In Autumn and Spring days are long. It is rainy throughout the year; winters are mild and summers are hot.
The average of daily temperature is 14.6°C, while the average maximum temperature is in June (24°C) and July (24.6°C). The average minimum is in January (6°C) and February (6.3°C). The most sunny month of the year is July with 12.6 hours daily and the least is December with 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.
The average sea temperature is 15.5°C, rising to an average maximum in August of 23.5°C.
The region is rather humid with a yearly average relative humidity of 72%. The yearly precipitation average is 608.3 mm, highest in December (105.3 mm) and lowest in August with 7.6 mm. There is some snow during January, February and March. This snow remains on the ground for 5–6 days on average.
The dominant wind direction is north-east and it blows 180 days a year on average.
The weather in April at Gallipoli can be warm during the day and extremely cold overnight (temperatures may be below 0 degrees celsius). Rain and very cold winds are possible specially at nighttime. Visitors should ensure they are adequately equipped for these extremes by ensuring that they take appropriate warm and protective clothing as indicated on Anzac Day Tips section. Please see Packing details on the section for what to bring.
There is no shelter at any of the commemorative sites in Gallipoli. Large crowds, limited public utilities, and traffic and security arrangements can result in long waiting periods and be ready for it. Visitors will be exposed to the weather for the entire period they are on site and it could be up to 24 hours.
