Temperatures in January
It's cool to moderate in January in Turkey with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 10°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Turkey in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Turkey with cool temperatures, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 16°C, with nights close to 9°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Turkey will be around 15°C, with nights close to 8°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 211 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,6 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Turkey. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Turkey in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
15°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
16°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
211 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,6 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Turkey?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Turkey. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Turkey in January
With 21°C, Turkey hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 14°C.
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The climate of Turkey is based on weather data from Antalya. Other spots, like Bodrum, Belek or Side, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Turkey for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in January in Turkey
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Turkey, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in January in Turkey
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Daily Precipitation in January in Turkey
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Turkey, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Turkey.
Daily Snowfall in January in Turkey
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Turkey, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in Turkey
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Turkey, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Turkey Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Turkey, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Turkey Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Turkey, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Turkey per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Turkey, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Turkey
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Turkey. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Turkey by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Turkey. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
