Our verdict
The best time to visit Ankara is March-April
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 35℃ (94℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to -7℃ (20℉) around January.
If you’re keen to see the sights of Ankara during the day, the sun stays up the longest around July. January sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in September instead.
Learn more about when to travel to Ankara, the monthly weather breakdown, FAQs and much more below. Once you’ve decided when you want to go, use our handy tools to find the best prices to suit your budget on flights, transport/transfers, places to stay, and loads more!
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Ankara seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Ankara as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Ankara is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Ankara
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Ankara for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Ankara climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Ankara for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Ankara in January
- Average temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ankara in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Ankara in February
- Average temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ankara in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Ankara in March
- Average temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ankara in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Ankara in April
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 55%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ankara in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Ankara in May
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 54%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ankara in May, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Ankara in June
- Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 52%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ankara in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Ankara in July
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 44%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ankara in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Ankara in August
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 41%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ankara in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Ankara in September
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 42%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ankara in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Ankara in October
- Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 52%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ankara in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Ankara in November
- Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 59%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ankara in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Ankara in December
- Average temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average low temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ankara in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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