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Gaziantep in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Gaziantep in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
January could be a good time to visit Gaziantep, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +46°F, and there are typically 9 sunny days in January. However, expect about 10 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 59 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 Gaziantep;
  • January is usually the wettest month of the year in Gaziantep;

Average weather

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+63°F
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gaziantep has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Gaziantep in January

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

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +50°F with a maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +27°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +52°F to +41°F.

Is Gaziantep warm or cold in January?

Gaziantep is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +50°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +36°F to +32°F.

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

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

Climate in Gaziantep in January

Gaziantep weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+50°F+46°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+7°F+7°F+1°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+63°F+73°F
Rainfall
61 mm59 mm56 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
74%75%71%
Air pressure
1021 HPa1020 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
1098
Cloudy days
987
Rainy days
111010
Snowy days
243

January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December. It’s getting colder in January. From +50°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +46°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 61 mm to 59 mm. Humidity rises from 74% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in December to 9 in January.

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

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Gaziantep 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 Gaziantep based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 40 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Gaziantep, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Gaziantep wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Gaziantep based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

January is one of the snowiest months in Gaziantep.

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

How was the weather last January in Gaziantep?

This is the weather in Gaziantep in January 2023:
1 January
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+52°F
2 January
☀️
+54°F
3 January
☀️
+52°F
4 January
☀️
+56°F
5 January
☀️
+56°F
6 January
☀️
+50°F
7 January
🌫️
+50°F
8 January
🌫️
+47°F
9 January
☀️
+45°F
10 January
☀️
+48°F
11 January
☀️
+48°F
12 January
☀️
+43°F
13 January
☀️
+45°F
14 January
🌧️
+40°F
15 January
☁️
+48°F
16 January
🌧️
+45°F
17 January
🌫️
+48°F
18 January
🌫️
+56°F
19 January
🌫️
+54°F
20 January
☀️
+54°F
21 January
☀️
+54°F
22 January
☀️
+56°F
23 January
☀️
+54°F
24 January
☀️
+52°F
25 January
☀️
+52°F
26 January
☀️
+54°F
27 January
☀️
+50°F
28 January
🌧️
+43°F
29 January
🌧️
+43°F
30 January
🌧️
+41°F
31 January
🌧️
+41°F
In January 2023 Gaziantep had 19 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 18%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+67°F) and the highest in 2010 (+75°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 250 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 673 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gaziantep in January:

Is January a good time to visit Gaziantep?

It’s always a good time to visit Gaziantep, 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 Gaziantep in January?

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

Is Gaziantep rainy in January?

Gaziantep is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Gaziantep in January?

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

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Monthly weather in Gaziantep

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Gaziantep, 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.