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Ankara in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Ankara in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Ankara in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
January could be a good time to visit Ankara, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +41°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in January. However, expect about 7 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 34 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Ankara;

Average weather

☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
34 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ankara has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Ankara in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ankara for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +48°F with a maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +21°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +37°F.

Is Ankara warm or cold in January?

Ankara is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +45°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +30°F to +25°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Ankara, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Ankara in January

Ankara weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+45°F+41°F+45°F
Min. temperature
+1°F-9°F-6°F
Max. temperature
+66°F+66°F+70°F
Rainfall
40 mm34 mm30 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
79%78%72%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1018 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
667
Cloudy days
13129
Rainy days
867
Snowy days
475

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +45°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +41°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 40 mm to 34 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Ankara in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Ankara is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Ankara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 12 mm, with a 13% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. Ankara is amazing in January with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ankara wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Ankara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 5 mm, with a 6% chance of snow on a typical day.

January is one of the snowiest months in Ankara.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Ankara?

This is the weather in Ankara in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+50°F
2 January
🌫️
+51°F
3 January
🌫️
+48°F
4 January
🌫️
+45°F
5 January
☀️
+49°F
6 January
🌫️
+37°F
7 January
🌫️
+36°F
8 January
🌫️
+35°F
9 January
🌫️
+35°F
10 January
☁️
+39°F
11 January
🌫️
+47°F
12 January
🌫️
+52°F
13 January
☁️
+49°F
14 January
☀️
+48°F
15 January
🌫️
+47°F
16 January
☀️
+51°F
17 January
☀️
+54°F
18 January
☀️
+58°F
19 January
☀️
+57°F
20 January
☀️
+59°F
21 January
☀️
+57°F
22 January
☀️
+57°F
23 January
🌫️
+55°F
24 January
☀️
+52°F
25 January
☁️
+42°F
26 January
☀️
+48°F
27 January
🌫️
+50°F
28 January
☁️
+50°F
29 January
☁️
+41°F
30 January
🌨️
+38°F
31 January
🌨️
+38°F
In January 2023 Ankara had 11 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Ankara climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Ankara in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+61°F) and the highest in 2010 (+68°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 244 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 709 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ankara in January:

Is January a good time to visit Ankara?

It’s always a good time to visit Ankara, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Ankara in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Ankara rainy in January?

Ankara is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Ankara in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ankara in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Turkey

Check out the weather for other cities in Turkey.

Monthly weather in Ankara

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ankara, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.