Bursa Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bursa, Turkey in January.

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Bursa Mudanya İznik Gorukle

Planning a journey to Bursa, Turkey this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Bursa in January

Bursa, Turkey is a region in Turkey. January in Bursa generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Uludag to 10°C (50°F) in Zeytinbağı. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Zeytinbağı and -1°C (30°F) in Uludag. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Bursa, Turkey. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Bursa, Turkey, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in İznik with an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in Uludag with 104 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Bursa receives roughly 85 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Bursa by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bursa — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bursa)

January8°C (46°F) February10°C (50°F) March13°C (55°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October21°C (70°F) November15°C (59°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bursa in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bursa.

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 Bursa

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

Temperature range in Bursa (January)

Precipitation variation in Bursa (January)

Bursa

In January Bursa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
85 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bursa →

Mudanya

In January Mudanya generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
85 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Mudanya →

İznik

In January İznik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
76 hours
76 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in İznik →

Gorukle

In January Gorukle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
85 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Gorukle →

Uludag

In January Uludag generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
85 hours
91 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Uludag →

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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 Bursa in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bursa 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Mudanya 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
İznik 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Gorukle 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Uludag 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Gemlik 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)

Bursa weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bursa, Turkey in January?

In January, Bursa, Turkey generally has poor weather conditions. Bursa sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Bursa, Turkey in January?

Bursa averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does Bursa, Turkey get a lot of rain in January?

Bursa typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 103 mm (4.1 in) on average across Bursa, Turkey.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Bursa, Turkey?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Bursa, Turkey due to the typically poor weather in Bursa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Bursa. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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