Türkiye · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Ankara are May, September and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Ankara sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in January (around 5°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 412mm — May is typically the wettest month (~51mm) and August the driest (~14mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
July is the sunniest month, with about 328 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / -2°C | 39mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 7° / -1°C | 37mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 12° / 2°C | 47mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 18° / 6°C | 45mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 23° / 11°C | 51mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 27° / 14°C | 40mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 31° / 17°C | 14mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 31° / 17°C | 14mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 27° / 13°C | 17mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 20° / 8°C | 33mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 13° / 3°C | 32mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 7° / 0°C | 43mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Ankara is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (40°F) and nighttime lows near -2°C (28°F). Expect roughly 39mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 70 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Ankara is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (30°F). Expect roughly 37mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 101 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Ankara is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (35°F). Expect roughly 47mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 147 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Ankara is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 45mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 188 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Ankara is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 51mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 239 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Ankara is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 40mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 280 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Ankara is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 14mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 328 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Ankara is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 14mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 309 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Ankara is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 17mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 262 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Ankara is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 191 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Ankara is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 32mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 125 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Ankara is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (44°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (31°F). Expect roughly 43mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 72 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf