Ankara, Turkey experiences average highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 6 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 1.0°C (1.8°F) across the available records.
Ankara, Turkey Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Ankara, Turkey. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.7/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 19°C / 8°C
Feels Like 17°C / 6°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 34 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 60%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 4 days
Frost Days 9 days
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Avg Low19°C
Rain2days
Coldest Month
-2°C
January
Avg High6°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
2days
July
Avg High32°C
Avg Low18°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
July (Gusts 35)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:21
Daylight 15h
Sunset 20:20
Live conditions—
Ankara on the map · live conditions
Ankara, Turkey
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Turkey
- City
- Ankara
- Population
- 3.5M
- Elevation
- 850 m
- Coordinates
- 39.92°, 32.85°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 4 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 4 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low 0°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 6°C / -2°C . Feb: 9°C / 0°C . Mar: 13°C / 2°C . Apr: 19°C / 7°C . May: 23°C / 11°C . Jun: 27°C / 15°C . Jul: 32°C / 18°C . Aug: 32°C / 19°C . Sep: 27°C / 15°C . Oct: 21°C / 10°C . Nov: 14°C / 5°C . Dec: 9°C / 1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 60 mm. Feb: 37 mm. Mar: 52 mm. Apr: 35 mm. May: 54 mm. Jun: 32 mm. Jul: 9 mm. Aug: 8 mm. Sep: 12 mm. Oct: 18 mm. Nov: 38 mm. Dec: 52 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 78%. Feb: 71%. Mar: 64%. Apr: 58%. May: 58%. Jun: 56%. Jul: 44%. Aug: 42%. Sep: 46%. Oct: 57%. Nov: 66%. Dec: 79%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 13 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 12 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 14h. Aug: 13h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 7h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 9 days. Feb: 4 days. Mar: 4 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 5 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.0°C (1.8°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 8 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 34°C | Aug · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -2°C | Jan · -2°C |
| Wettest month | Apr 2025 · 92 mm | Jan · 60 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 16 km/h | Jul · 16 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / -2°C | 2°C / -5°C | 10days (60 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 78% Humid | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 9°C / 0°C | 6°C / -4°C | 6days (37 mm) Good | 8.3h Good | 71% Muggy | 3.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 13°C / 2°C | 10°C / -1°C | 9days (52 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 64% Muggy | 5.2 High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 19°C / 7°C | 16°C / 4°C | 7days (35 mm) Good | 11h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 6.3 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 23°C / 11°C | 21°C / 9°C | 10days (54 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 27°C / 15°C | 27°C / 15°C | 7days (32 mm) Good | 13.2h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 32°C / 18°C | 31°C / 17°C | 2days (9 mm) Excellent | 13.5h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 32°C / 19°C | 32°C / 18°C | 2days (8 mm) Excellent | 12.5h Excellent | 42% Moderate | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 15°C | 26°C / 13°C | 2days (12 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 21°C / 10°C | 18°C / 8°C | 4days (18 mm) Good | 9.5h Good | 57% Moderate | 4.5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 14°C / 5°C | 11°C / 2°C | 5days (38 mm) Good | 7.8h Good | 66% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 9°C / 1°C | 6°C / -3°C | 9days (52 mm) Wet | 6.5h Fair | 79% Humid | 2.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Ankara are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Ankara, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Ankara is August, with average daytime highs of 32°C (90°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Ankara is January, with average overnight lows of -2°C (29°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Ankara is January, averaging 60mm of precipitation across 10 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Ankara runs through January, May, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Ankara.
Ankara receives approximately 121 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Ankara.
The least favorable months to visit Ankara are January, February, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Ankara is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Ankara is 60%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Ankara receives snow. Months with snowfall average 4 snow days and 6 cm (2 in) of accumulation, with about 9 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Ankara are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 35 km/h / 22 mph).
Ankara averages 11 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 40%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Ankara is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Ankara has a Cold Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSk under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Ankara ranges from 6°C (43°F) to 17°C (63°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Ankara. It earns a climate score of 9.2/10 with Excellent.
For June in Ankara, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 27°C (81°F) and 7 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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