Elazığ weather in January (East Anatolia Region, Turkey)

What weather conditions can you expect in Elazığ this January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Elazığ typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 5°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -3°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Elazığ in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 102 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Elazığ. May, June, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elazığ, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 102 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Tunceli, Turkey (55 KM, 34 Miles).

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

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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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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