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Central Anatolia Region Weather in January

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

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

Central Anatolia Region, Turkey 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 (36°F) in Sivas to 7°C (45°F) in Polatlı. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Polatlı and -7°C (19°F) 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, Turkey, 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 (1.8 in) to high snow/rainfall in Büyükçakır with 136 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Ankara receives around 70 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Central Anatolia Region by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April17°C (63°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September27°C (81°F) October20°C (68°F) November13°C (55°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Central Anatolia Region in January

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

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 Central Anatolia Region

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

Temperature range in Central Anatolia Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Central Anatolia Region (January)

Ankara

In January Ankara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
70 hours
103 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ankara →

Göreme

In January Göreme generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
89 hours
112 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Göreme →

Cappadocia

In January Cappadocia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
89 hours
112 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cappadocia →

Ürgüp

In January Ürgüp generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
89 hours
112 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ürgüp →

Eskisehir

In January Eskisehir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
76 hours
95 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
50 mm (2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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 Central Anatolia Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ankara 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Göreme 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Cappadocia 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Ürgüp 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Eskisehir 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Konya 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)

Central Anatolia Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central Anatolia Region, Turkey in January?

January in Central Anatolia Region, Turkey brings poor weather. In Ankara, daytime temperatures are typically around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows hover near -4°C (25°F).

What is the average temperature in Central Anatolia Region, Turkey in January?

In Ankara, the average daytime high in January is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -4°C (25°F).

Does Central Anatolia Region, Turkey get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Ankara averages just 60 mm (2.4 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Central Anatolia Region, Turkey.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Central Anatolia Region, Turkey?

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

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

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