Turkey weather in January
Planning a getaway to Turkey this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Turkey in January?
In January, Turkey experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of January is in the winter season.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Sarıkamıs at -3°C to moderate in Datca at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Datca and -13°C in Sarıkamıs. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Turkey. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Doğubayazıt with an average of 35 mm to heavy snowfall in Turgut with 234 mm. The city Istanbul usually sees around 68 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Turkey for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Turkey climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Turkey?
Average weather in Istanbul
In January Istanbul generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Trabzon
In January Trabzon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Antalya
In January Antalya generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Alanya
In January Alanya generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Side
In January Side generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Turkey?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Istanbul, January may not be the ideal time to visit Turkey.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Istanbul. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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