Weather in January in Black Sea Region Turkey
Planning a journey to Black Sea Region Turkey this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Black Sea Region Turkey in January?
Black Sea Region 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 Kelkit at -2°C to cold in Sinop at 10°C. At night it cools down to 5°C in Sinop and -12°C in Kelkit. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Black Sea Region Turkey. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kelkit with an average of 52 mm to heavy snowfall in Hopa with 189 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 84 hours of sunlight in Trabzon. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in Black Sea Region Turkey, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Black Sea Region Turkey's yearly weather, check out our Black Sea Region Turkey climate page.
Where to go in Black Sea Region Turkey in January
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Black Sea Region Turkey?
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.
Uzungol
In January Uzungol generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Safranbolu
In January Safranbolu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Samsun
In January Samsun generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Sinop
In January Sinop 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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Is January the best time to visit Black Sea Region Turkey?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Black Sea Region Turkey with often poor weather in Trabzon.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Trabzon. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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