January · Turkey
Best time to visit Alanya in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Alanya in January
Average temperature 12°C, 236 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 236 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Alanya scores 3.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 236 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Alanya's Seljuk castle and beaches sit on a peninsula on Turkey's Turquoise Coast.
January in Alanya — off-season conditions
Expect 12°C (53°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 236 mm, but with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 3.7/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Alanya — 6.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Alanya in January?
- In January, Alanya averages 12°C, 236 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Alanya?
- January earns a 3.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Alanya in January?
- Expect about 236 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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