Turkish lake district Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey in January.

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Lake Salda Lake Eğirdir

Planning a trip to the Turkish Lake District, Turkey this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Turkish Lake District in January

The Turkish Lake District, Turkey is a region in Turkey. January in the Turkish Lake District generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Lake Eğirdir to 8°C (46°F) in Lake Salda. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Lake Salda and -2°C (28°F) in Lake Eğirdir. 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 the Turkish Lake District, Turkey, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Lake Salda with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Lake Eğirdir with 87 mm (3.4 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Lake Salda receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Lake Salda gets around 114 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore the Turkish Lake District by month

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Best Places to Visit in the Turkish Lake District in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Turkish Lake District.

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 the Turkish Lake District

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey?

Temperature range in the Turkish Lake District (January)

Precipitation variation in the Turkish Lake District (January)

Lake Salda

In January Lake Salda generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate 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)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
102 hours
114 hours
120 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lake Salda →

Lake Eğirdir

In January Lake Eğirdir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°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
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lake Eğirdir →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Turkish Lake District, 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 the Turkish Lake District in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lake Salda 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Lake Eğirdir 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

The Turkish Lake District weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey in January?

the Turkish Lake District, Turkey typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Lake Salda average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about -1°C (30°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey in January?

Daytime temperatures in Lake Salda peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in January, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does the Turkish Lake District, Turkey get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey during January, with Lake Salda averaging close to 58 mm (2.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Turkish Lake District, Turkey?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lake Salda, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Turkish Lake District, Turkey.

Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide perfect weather in Lake Salda. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Turkish Lake District.

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