When is the best time to go to Ankara
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ankara, Turkey. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Ankara
Ankara weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ankara are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 47mm | 4.7hrs | 10.7hrs |
January is a reasonably dry month in Ankara and the temperature is generally cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ankara for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Ankara and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Ankara with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 39mm | 5.8hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Ankara is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ankara for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Ankara and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ankara with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 39mm | 7.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Ankara is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ankara for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Ankara and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ankara with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 47mm | 8.1hrs | 14.1hrs |
Ankara's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ankara.
April is in the spring in Ankara and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ankara with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 55mm | 9.8hrs | 15.3hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Ankara and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ankara.
May is in the spring in Ankara and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ankara with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 35mm | 11.4hrs | 10.7hrs |
The climate in Ankara during June can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Ankara.
June is in the summer in Ankara and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ankara with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 13mm | 13.1hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Ankara is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ankara, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Ankara and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ankara with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 10mm | 12.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Ankara is characteristically warm and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ankara, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Ankara and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ankara with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 17mm | 10.8hrs | 14.1hrs |
Ankara's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ankara, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Ankara and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ankara with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 26mm | 8hrs | 15.3hrs |
October is a dry month in Ankara and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ankara.
October is in the fall / autumn in Ankara and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ankara with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 32mm | 5.9hrs | 10.7hrs |
The weather in November in Ankara is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ankara for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Ankara and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ankara with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 50mm | 4.3hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Ankara is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ankara for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Ankara and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ankara with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Ankara weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 10mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 12.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 2.7°C 36.9°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 55mm 2.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
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