Yearly weather and climate in Ankara, Turkey
The yearly weather in Ankara runs from around -2°C in February to 33°C in August. July is the driest month at 2 rainy days; May the wettest at 15. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
The best weather is typically in Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, with mild temperatures and lower rainfall.
Sunshine
Expect up to 13.8 hours of clear skies in Jul, but only 6.2 hours in Dec. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
Rainfall peaks in May (70mm), but it's generally moderate. A light travel umbrella should be enough.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 12°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Ankara, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 846°-130°9Jan
- 846°-228°4Feb
- 1558°337°10Mar
- 1865°643°13Apr
- 2271°1050°15May
- 2983°1559°5Jun
- 3391°1864°2Jul
- 3392°1966°2Aug
- 2780°1457°3Sep
- 2068°847°5Oct
- 1558°439°7Nov
- 947°133°10Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jul is typically driest at 2 days (9mm); May the wettest at 15 days (70mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | -1°C | 9 | 46mm |
| Feb | 8°C | -2°C | 4 | 18mm |
| Mar | 15°C | 3°C | 10 | 49mm |
| Apr | 18°C | 6°C | 13 | 62mm |
| May | 22°C | 10°C | 15 | 70mm |
| Jun | 29°C | 15°C | 5 | 32mm |
| Jul | 33°C | 18°C | 2 | 9mm |
| Aug | 33°C | 19°C | 2 | 5mm |
| Sep | 27°C | 14°C | 3 | 29mm |
| Oct | 20°C | 8°C | 5 | 20mm |
| Nov | 15°C | 4°C | 7 | 49mm |
| Dec | 9°C | 1°C | 10 | 52mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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