In general the best time to visit Ankara is probably July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in August and it has 23 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Ankara in different months
This is the average weather in Ankara for each month based on historic data:
In July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 23 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +61°F to +88°F.
March, April, May, June, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +81°F during June.
In January, February, December the weather is average. Expect around 21 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 40 mm in December.
Climate in Ankara
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Ankara for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+66°F
+70°F
+81°F
+86°F
+93°F
+100°F
+106°F
+104°F
+100°F
+90°F
+75°F
+66°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+41°F
+45°F
+54°F
+63°F
+72°F
+81°F
+88°F
+88°F
+79°F
+68°F
+55°F
+45°F
Minimum Temperature
-9°F
-6°F
-8°F
+19°F
+30°F
+37°F
+45°F
+43°F
+32°F
+25°F
+14°F
+1°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
78
72
64
59
57
53
44
43
48
60
72
79
Rain, mm
34
30
45
48
51
35
10
10
13
29
43
40
Snow, mm
18
13
9
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
10
Average wind speed, m/s
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Sunny Days
6
7
9
8
9
13
23
23
21
15
11
6
Cloud Days
12
9
7
6
4
3
2
2
3
6
9
13
Rainy Days
6
7
11
14
12
7
4
3
4
8
9
8
Snowy Days
7
5
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Ankara during the whole year:
The hottest month in Ankara is August with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +25°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Ankara looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Ankara is December with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 43%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Ankara during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 23 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 10 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 12 rainy days and 51 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Ankara during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 7 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ankara:
What is the hottest month in Ankara?
The hottest month in Ankara is August with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Ankara?
The coldest month in Ankara is January with minimum temperatures of +25°F.
Is Ankara worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Ankara could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Ankara?
if you're looking to visit Ankara when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, April, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 10 mm of rain.
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.