January · Turkey
Best time to visit Ephesus in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ephesus in January
Average temperature 7°C, 107 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 107 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Ephesus scores 4.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 107 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ephesus unveils Roman marble streets-Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, and terrace houses near Turkey's Aegean coast. Best window: April-June and September-October.
January in Ephesus: expect compromises
January averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 107 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ephesus in January?
- In January, Ephesus averages 7°C, 107 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Ephesus?
- January earns a 4.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ephesus in January?
- Expect about 107 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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