January · Turkey
Best time to visit Ankara in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ankara in January
Average temperature 0°C, 31 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Ankara scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 31 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ankara pairs Anatolian citadel views with the vast Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and a modern capital-city pulse. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
January in Ankara — the hardest end of the year
At 0°C (31°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Only 31 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight.
That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Ankara — 5.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ankara in January?
- In January, Ankara averages 0°C, 31 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Ankara?
- January earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ankara in January?
- Expect about 31 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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