Ankara weather in January (Central Anatolia Region, Turkey)

What should you pack for a trip to Ankara in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Ankara typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -4°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Ankara in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 70 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ankara. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ankara climate page with graphs.

 

Ankara, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 70 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Turkey in January

Find out more about the weather in Turkey and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ankara.

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