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Ankara in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Ankara in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Ankara, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Ankara in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Ankara in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +41°F during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 4 rainy days in the month and around 34 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to 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
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
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 +37°F with a maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +12°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +34°F.

Is Ankara warm or cold in January?

Ankara is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +28°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 mm32 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
78%78%72%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
668
Cloudy days
201914
Rainy days
444
Snowy days
122

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. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 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.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

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 5 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 1 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
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 35 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
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 19% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% 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
Typically, there is a 13% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 35 mm.

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
🌧️
+44°F
2 January
☀️
+47°F
3 January
☀️
+43°F
4 January
☀️
+48°F
5 January
☀️
+52°F
6 January
☁️
+54°F
7 January
☁️
+53°F
8 January
☁️
+54°F
9 January
☁️
+54°F
10 January
🌧️
+47°F
11 January
🌧️
+50°F
12 January
🌧️
+45°F
13 January
☀️
+33°F
14 January
☀️
+31°F
15 January
☁️
+34°F
16 January
☁️
+35°F
17 January
☀️
+37°F
18 January
🌨️
+34°F
19 January
☁️
+29°F
20 January
☀️
+31°F
21 January
☁️
+38°F
22 January
🌨️
+37°F
23 January
🌨️
+27°F
24 January
🌨️
+28°F
25 January
☁️
+24°F
26 January
☁️
+29°F
27 January
☁️
+27°F
28 January
☁️
+26°F
29 January
☁️
+28°F
30 January
☁️
+31°F
31 January
🌫️
+33°F
In January 2023 Ankara had 8 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +37°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +25°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 2002 (+32°F) and the highest in 2023 (+49°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1992 with 0 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, 2022.

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.