January · Turkey
Best time to visit Pamukkale in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pamukkale in January
Average temperature 7°C, 61 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Pamukkale scores 7.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pamukkale's white travertine terraces spill down a hillside above the Roman spa city of Hierapolis, near Denizli in southwest Turkey.
January in Pamukkale — reliably good (9th best month)
January averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 9th 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 packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pamukkale in January?
- In January, Pamukkale averages 7°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Pamukkale?
- January earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pamukkale in January?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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