South Eastern Anatolia Region Weather in January

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

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Gaziantep Adıyaman Halfeti Karadut

Planning a journey to South Eastern 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 South Eastern Anatolia Region in January

South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey is a region in Turkey. January in South Eastern Anatolia Region generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Karadut at 6°C (43°F) to mild in Harran at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Harran and -2°C (28°F) in Karadut. 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 a closer look at conditions across South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Harran with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to high rainfall in Karadut with 139 mm (5.5 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Explore South Eastern Anatolia Region by month

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

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March16°C (61°F) April21°C (70°F) May28°C (82°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly37°C (99°F) August37°C (99°F) September33°C (91°F) October26°C (79°F) November18°C (64°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Eastern Anatolia Region in January

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

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

Temperature range in South Eastern Anatolia Region (January)

Precipitation variation in South Eastern Anatolia Region (January)

Gaziantep

In January Gaziantep generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Gaziantep →

Adıyaman

In January Adıyaman generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Adıyaman →

Halfeti

In January Halfeti generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Halfeti →

Karadut

In January Karadut generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Karadut →

Kahta

In January Kahta generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 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 South Eastern Anatolia Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gaziantep 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Adıyaman 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Halfeti 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Karadut 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Kahta 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Harran 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

South Eastern Anatolia Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey generally has poor weather conditions. Gaziantep sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Gaziantep peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in January, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Gaziantep averages just 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey.

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

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

Generally speaking, April, May and October provide perfect weather in Gaziantep. On the other hand, the weather in January, July and August tend to be poor.

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