Ankara weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Ankara: highs of 2°C (36°F) and about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average -6°C (21°F) and cloud cover 73% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 5°C (41°F) and 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Ankara, the largest city in Ankara. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Ankara?
least pleasant month Weather score 37/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Ankara. For better conditions, consider May–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Ankara in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 50 mm (2.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Ankara in January?
Days average 2°C (36°F) and nights -6°C (21°F).
Ankara weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C (36°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 50 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| February | 5°C (41°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 36 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| March | 10°C (50°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 42 mm | 62% | least pleasant |
| April | 15°C (60°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm | 58% | fair |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | 53% | best |
| June | 26°C (78°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm | 37% | best |
| July | 30°C (87°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 13 mm | 21% | best |
| August | 31°C (87°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 14 mm | 20% | best |
| September | 25°C (78°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 19 mm | 29% | best |
| October | 18°C (65°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 33 mm | 44% | best |
| November | 11°C (51°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 32 mm | 52% | fair |
| December | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 47 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Ankara in January
Weather can differ a lot within Ankara: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankara | 2°C (36°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 50 mm | least pleasant |
| Çankaya | 2°C (36°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 50 mm | least pleasant |
| Batikent | 3°C (37°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 50 mm | least pleasant |
| Gölbaşı | 3°C (37°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 50 mm | least pleasant |
| Polatlı | 4°C (39°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 44 mm | least pleasant |
| Çubuk | 2°C (36°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 50 mm | least pleasant |
| Şereflikoçhisar | 3°C (38°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 44 mm | least pleasant |
| Beypazarı | 3°C (38°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 51 mm | least pleasant |
| Etlik | 2°C (36°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 50 mm | least pleasant |
| İncirli | 2°C (36°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 50 mm | least pleasant |
| Akyurt | 2°C (36°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 50 mm | least pleasant |
| Elmadağ | 2°C (36°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 50 mm | least pleasant |