Mediterranean Region Turkey weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Mediterranean Region Turkey in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Mediterranean Region Turkey in January?
Mediterranean Region Turkey is a region in Turkey. The weather in Mediterranean Region Turkey in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Elbistan at 2°C to moderate in Belek at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Belek and -6°C in Elbistan. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Mediterranean Region Turkey with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Elbistan with an average of 73 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Antalya with 228 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 155 hours of sunlight anticipated in Antalya. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Mediterranean Region Turkey, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Mediterranean Region Turkey's yearly weather, check out our Mediterranean Region Turkey climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Mediterranean Region Turkey?
Antalya
In January Antalya generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Alanya
In January Alanya generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Side
In January Side generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kas
In January Kas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kemer
In January Kemer generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Mediterranean Region Turkey?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Antalya, January may not be the ideal time to visit Mediterranean Region Turkey.
On average, the best time to visit Mediterranean Region Turkey is in April, May, June and September with generally perfect weather in Antalya. On the other hand, the weather in January and December tend to be poor.
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