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Malatya weather in January (East Anatolia Region, Turkey)

Is January a good time to explore Malatya weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Malatya includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -5°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Malatya in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 113 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Malatya. May, June, 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 Malatya climate page with graphs.

 

Malatya, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
SunshineSunshine 113 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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