September · Turkey
Best time to visit Ankara in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ankara in September
Average temperature 19°C, 20 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 53% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
9.9/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- Humidity
- 53%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
September in Ankara scores 9.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 19°C, 20 mm of rain, and roughly 23 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.
September is one of the strongest months in Ankara (2nd)
September averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 daylight hours.
A 9.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Ankara (2nd of 12); only July scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ankara in September?
- In September, Ankara averages 19°C, 20 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.9/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Ankara?
- September earns a 9.9/10 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 September?
- Expect about 20 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 53% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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