Trabzon

Black Sea Region Turkey Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey in January.

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Are you planning a trip a to Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Black Sea Region Turkey in January

Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey is a region in Turkey. The weather in Black Sea Region Turkey in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Yusufeli at -2°C (28°F) to cold in Sinop at 10°C (50°F). At night it cools down to 5°C (41°F) in Sinop and -10°C (14°F) in Yusufeli. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kelkit with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to heavy snowfall in Hopa with 189 mm (7.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Trabzon receives roughly 84 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Black Sea Region Turkey by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Black Sea Region Turkey - and find the best time to visit. (based on Trabzon)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September23°C (73°F) October20°C (68°F) November15°C (59°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Black Sea Region Turkey in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Black Sea Region Turkey.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Black Sea Region Turkey

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey?

Temperature range in Black Sea Region Turkey (January)

Precipitation variation in Black Sea Region Turkey (January)

Trabzon

In January Trabzon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
84 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Trabzon →

Uzungol

In January Uzungol generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
84 hours
89 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Uzungol →

Safranbolu

In January Safranbolu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Safranbolu →

Samsun

In January Samsun generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
91 hours
87 hours
96 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Samsun →

Sinop

In January Sinop generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Sinop →

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In our records: Turkey January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Turkey in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Turkey was -15°C (5°F) in Eskisehir on January 30, 2006.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Black Sea Region Turkey in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Trabzon 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Uzungol 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Safranbolu 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Samsun 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Sinop 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Amasya 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Black Sea Region Turkey weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey in January?

Expect less favorable weather across Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey in January. The popular destination of Trabzon averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey in January?

Trabzon averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey get a lot of rain in January?

Trabzon typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 123 mm (4.8 in) on average across Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey with often less favorable weather in Trabzon.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly very good weather in Trabzon. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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