Ankara Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Ankara has a cold semi-arid climate, with little precipitation throughout the year. It experiences relatively cold winters and warm summers. In winter, night frosts are common from November through March, and from mid-December to the end of February it can also happen that the thermometer stays below freezing during the day. Snowfall is not uncommon during winter and the snow can also stay for several days to several weeks.
In summer months, temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) are quite normal and in July and August the mercury can rise well above this.
Monthly Temperature in Ankara
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
Rainfall in Ankara
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
Sunshine Hours in Ankara
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
Humidity in Ankara by Month
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
Ankara 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Ankara
During May, June, September and October, Ankara experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 27°C (80°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 20 mm (0.8 in) and 61 mm (2.4 in). Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
