Mersin weather in January (Turkey)

What should you pack for a trip to Mersin in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Mersin usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Mersin in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 84 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Mersin, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 84 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Trabzon, Turkey (22 KM, 14 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

Temperatures

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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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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