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Weather in January in Central Anatolia Region

Planning a journey to Central Anatolia Region 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 Central Anatolia Region in January?

Central Anatolia Region is a region in Turkey. January in Central Anatolia Region generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C in Sivas to 7°C in Polatlı. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Polatlı and -7°C in Sivas. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For specific regional insights in Central Anatolia Region, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Konya with an average of 45 mm to high snow/rainfall in Büyükçakır with 136 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 70 hours of sunshine in Ankara. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Central Anatolia Region climate page.

Where to go in Central Anatolia Region in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Central Anatolia Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Turkey, check out our Central Anatolia Region's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Central Anatolia Region?

Ankara

In January Ankara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ankara
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
18°C 
6°C 
2,351 hours 
532 mm 
114 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
-4°C 
70 hours 
60 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
-3°C 
103 hours 
57 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Ankara

Cappadocia

In January Cappadocia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cappadocia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
5°C 
2,497 hours 
444 mm 
107 days 
poor 
January January
6°C 
-5°C 
89 hours 
48 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
-4°C 
112 hours 
47 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Cappadocia

Göreme

In January Göreme generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Göreme
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
5°C 
2,497 hours 
445 mm 
108 days 
poor 
January January
6°C 
-5°C 
89 hours 
48 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
-4°C 
112 hours 
47 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Göreme

Ürgüp

In January Ürgüp generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ürgüp
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
5°C 
2,497 hours 
434 mm 
107 days 
poor 
January January
6°C 
-5°C 
89 hours 
48 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
-4°C 
112 hours 
46 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Ürgüp

Eskisehir

In January Eskisehir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Eskisehir
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
7°C 
2,285 hours 
470 mm 
115 days 
poor 
January January
7°C 
-2°C 
76 hours 
50 mm 
14 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
-1°C 
95 hours 
53 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Eskisehir

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Central Anatolia Region, in Turkey.

Is January the best time to visit Central Anatolia Region?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Central Anatolia Region due to the typically poor weather in Ankara.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Ankara. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Central Anatolia Region.

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