Ankara Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Ankara can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C (41°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 16°C (61°F) in August to around -4°C (25°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Ankara experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 532 mm (21 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, March it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 62 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 14 mm (0.6 in) over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ankara Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ankara. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Ankara.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 79%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 40%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year