Weather in Turkey for January 2026
In general, the average temperature in Turkey at the beginning of January is 17 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 13.6 °C by the end of January.
Turkey experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 176.8 mm.
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Turkey Weather January
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  17° | 2 17° | 3 17° | 4 17° | |||
| 5  17° | 6  17° | 7 17° | 8 16° | 9 17° | 10  16° | 11 15° |
| 12 15° | 13 15° | 14  15° | 15 15° | 16 15° | 17 15° | 18 14° |
| 19 14° | 20 15° | 21 14° | 22 15° | 23 15° | 24 14° | 25 13° |
| 26 14° | 27 15° | 28 13° | 29 13° | 30 12° | 31 15° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Turkey
January weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 17° /11° | 0.3 mm | 4 | |
| 2 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 17° /11° | 3 mm | 5 | |
| 3 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 17° /11° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
| 4 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 17° /11° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
| 5 Jan. | Sunny | 17° /12° | 2 mm | 5 | |
| 6 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /13° | 1.2 mm | 4 | |
| 7 Jan. | Sunny | 17° /13° | 2.9 mm | 4 | |
| 8 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /12° | 3 mm | 4 | |
| 9 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /12° | 4.1 mm | 4 | |
| 10 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 16° /11° | 10.6 mm | 4 | |
| 11 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 15° /12° | 19.6 mm | 4 | |
| 12 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 15° /12° | 22.6 mm | 3 | |
| 13 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 15° /12° | 8.2 mm | 4 | |
| 14 Jan. | Overcast | 15° /10° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
| 15 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 15° /10° | 0.8 mm | 4 | |
| 16 Jan. | Sunny | 15° /10° | 4.2 mm | 4 | |
| 17 Jan. | Sunny | 15° /11° | 3.3 mm | 4 | |
| 18 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /10° | 1.2 mm | 4 | |
| 19 Jan. | Sunny | 14° /10° | 0.3 mm | 4 | |
| 20 Jan. | Sunny | 15° /9° | 0.9 mm | 4 | |
| 21 Jan. | Overcast | 14° /10° | 3.1 mm | 4 | |
| 22 Jan. | Sunny | 15° /9° | 14.8 mm | 4 | |
| 23 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /8° | 0.8 mm | 4 | |
| 24 Jan. | Sunny | 14° /9° | 13 mm | 4 | |
| 25 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 13° /9° | 21 mm | 3 | |
| 26 Jan. | Overcast | 14° /9° | 13.4 mm | 4 | |
| 27 Jan. | Sunny | 15° /10° | 12.6 mm | 4 | |
| 28 Jan. | Sunny | 13° /9° | 1.2 mm | 4 | |
| 29 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 13° /8° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 30 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 12° /9° | 5.5 mm | 3 | |
| 31 Jan. | Sunny | 15° /9° | 2.8 mm | 4 | |
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Guide for Turkey in January
In January, Turkey experiences varying weather conditions from the beginning to the end of the month. Along the coastal areas, such as Istanbul and Antalya, the weather is generally mild at the start of January, with temperatures averaging around 10° to 12°.
However, as the month progresses, the temperatures tend to drop slightly, with averages ranging from 8° to 10°. Inland areas, such as Ankara and Cappadocia, are typically colder, with temperatures at the beginning of January averaging around 2° to 4°.
Towards the end of the month, these areas experience even colder temperatures, with averages dropping to around 0° to 2°.
In terms of precipitation, coastal regions may experience some rainfall at the beginning of January, while inland areas may see some snowfall. As the month progresses, the likelihood of precipitation decreases, especially in the coastal regions.
Overall, January in Turkey offers a mix of weather conditions, with milder temperatures along the coast and colder temperatures inland. Travelers should be prepared for varying conditions and pack accordingly, especially if planning to visit both coastal and inland areas.
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