What’s the climate like in Ankara?
The current climate in Ankara features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ankara in recent years was 40°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in January 2015.
On average, Ankara gets 426 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 45 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Turkey? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Antalya, Bodrum, Belek, or explore other destinations in Turkey.
Best time to visit Ankara?
The best time to visit Ankara for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ankara. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Ankara
The climate table of Ankara shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 15 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 51 | 50 | 51 | 32 | 43 | 60 | 8,3 | 22 | 13 | 21 | 37 | 37 |
| Snow (cm) | 19 | 7,6 | 11 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,2 | 6,2 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 426 mm per year, averaging 36 mm per month
- Snowfall: 45 cm per year
- Driest months: 8,3 mm in July, 13 mm in September and 21 mm in October
- Wettest months: 60 mm in June, 51 mm in January and 51 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Ankara
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ankara, Turkey. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ankara
This graph shows how much rainfall Ankara, Turkey, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Ankara
This graph shows how much snow Ankara, Turkey, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ankara
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ankara, Turkey. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ankara
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ankara, Turkey. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ankara
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ankara, Turkey, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Ankara
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Ankara, Turkey, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Ankara by Month
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