The weather in January in Turkey
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.
Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Turkey. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Turkey. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 21°C in 2021, Turkey reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 14°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 211 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 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.
Daily weather in January for Turkey
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Turkey. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Turkey | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 15°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 16°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 7°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 211 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 19 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,6 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Turkey with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 9°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 16°C, with nights around 9°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Turkey is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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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.
Check out the climate of Turkey for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Turkey is based on weather data from Antalya. Other places, like Bodrum, Belek or Side, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Turkey to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Turkey. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Turkey
Temperature in January in Turkey over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Turkey. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Turkey
Total precipitation in January in Turkey over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Turkey
Snowfall in January in Turkey per year
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.
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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.