Hatay Province Weather in January

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

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Hatay İskenderun Harbiye Samandağı

Planning a getaway to Hatay Province, Turkey 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 to Expect in Hatay Province in January

Hatay Province, Turkey is a region in Turkey. January in Hatay Province generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Hatay. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Hatay Province, Turkey where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hatay Province, Turkey, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in İskenderun with an average of 116 mm (4.6 in) to high rainfall in Samandağı with 154 mm (6.1 in).

Explore Hatay Province by month

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

January13°C (55°F) February15°C (59°F) March19°C (66°F) April23°C (73°F) May27°C (81°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August34°C (93°F) September32°C (90°F) October28°C (82°F) November21°C (70°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hatay Province in January

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

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 Hatay Province

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

Temperature range in Hatay Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Hatay Province (January)

Hatay

In January Hatay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Hatay →

İskenderun

In January İskenderun generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in İskenderun →

Harbiye

In January Harbiye generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
136 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Harbiye →

Samandağı

In January Samandağı generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
136 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Samandağı →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Hatay Province, in Turkey.

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 Hatay Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hatay 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
İskenderun 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Harbiye 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Samandağı 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)

Hatay Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hatay Province, Turkey in January?

Hatay Province, Turkey typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Hatay average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Hatay Province, Turkey in January?

Average temperatures in Hatay Province, Turkey during January range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Hatay.

Does Hatay Province, Turkey get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Hatay Province, Turkey. Average rainfall in Hatay sits around 121 mm (4.8 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Hatay Province, Turkey?

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

Generally speaking, April, May, October and November provide perfect weather in Hatay. In contrast, January and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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