Weather in January in East Anatolia Region
Planning a getaway to East Anatolia Region this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in East Anatolia Region in January?
East Anatolia Region is a region in Turkey. In January, East Anatolia Region experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Sarıkamıs at -3°C to cold in Nusaybin at 11°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Nusaybin and -13°C in Sarıkamıs. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kars with an average of 39 mm to high snowfall in Bingol with 141 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Malatya receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
Malatya enjoys a balanced 113 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of East Anatolia Region in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our East Anatolia Region climate page.
Where to go in East Anatolia Region in January
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in East Anatolia Region?
Malatya
In January Malatya generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Van
In January Van generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Elazığ
In January Elazığ generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kars
In January Kars generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Sarıkamıs
In January Sarıkamıs generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit East Anatolia Region?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Malatya, January may not be the ideal time to visit East Anatolia Region.
Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide perfect weather in Malatya. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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