Climate in Ankara (Central Anatolia Region), Turkey

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Average monthly minimum and maximum temperature in Ankara, Turkey

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Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Average monthly hours of sunshine in Ankara, Turkey

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Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Average monthly rainfall, snow, precipitation in Ankara, Turkey

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Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average monthly rainy days in Ankara, Turkey

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Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

Average monthly relative humidity in Ankara, Turkey

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Weather Forecasts for Ankara

Fri   Mar 29
21°C | 9°C
W 14 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sat   Mar 30
23°C | 6°C
S 11 km/h
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Mar 31
24°C | 7°C
SW 14 km/h
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Ankara in Turkey

Ankara has a cold semi-arid climate, with little precipitation throughout the year. It experiences relatively cold winters and warm summers. In winter, night frosts are common from November through March, and from mid-December to the end of February it can also happen that the thermometer stays below freezing during the day. Snowfall is not uncommon during winter and the snow can also stay for several days to several weeks.

In summer months, temperatures of around 30°C are quite normal and in July and August the mercury can rise well above this.

During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • When is summer in Ankara?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Ankara have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Ankara?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ankara?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ankara?
    March tops the wettest month list with 62 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ankara?
    July is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ankara?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.

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