Ankara Climate by Month

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.

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Ankara (Central Anatolia Region), Turkey. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

The best time of year to visit Ankara in Turkey

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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