Ankara
Turkey
Local time17:36
Sunrise07:14
Sunset17:50
Elevation938 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Ankara?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
31°
July
Coldest month
-3°
January
Wettest month
51mm
May
Rain per year
412mm
Rainy days per year
69
Sunshine hours per year
2,312
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4 °C | -2.5 °C | 39 mm | 7.3 | 70 | 9.7 h |
| February | 7.1 °C | -1.5 °C | 37 mm | 7.2 | 101 | 10.7 h |
| March | 11.9 °C | 1.6 °C | 47 mm | 7.2 | 147 | 11.9 h |
| April | 17.2 °C | 5.7 °C | 45 mm | 7.4 | 188 | 13.3 h |
| May | 22.5 °C | 10.2 °C | 51 mm | 7.2 | 239 | 14.4 h |
| June | 27.0 °C | 13.8 °C | 40 mm | 6.1 | 280 | 15.0 h |
| July | 30.7 °C | 16.9 °C | 14 mm | 2.5 | 328 | 14.7 h |
| August | 30.7 °C | 17.1 °C | 14 mm | 3.1 | 309 | 13.8 h |
| September | 26.2 °C | 12.8 °C | 17 mm | 3.2 | 262 | 12.5 h |
| October | 20.0 °C | 8.1 °C | 33 mm | 4.9 | 191 | 11.2 h |
| November | 12.7 °C | 2.4 °C | 32 mm | 5.2 | 125 | 10.0 h |
| December | 6.4 °C | -0.6 °C | 43 mm | 7.8 | 72 | 9.4 h |
Plan your trip to Ankara
Tours in Ankara
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Ankara
Day4 °C
Night-3 °C
Rain39 mm
January in Ankara: very cold, with highs of 4 °C and lows of -3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
Day7 °C
Night-2 °C
Rain37 mm
February in Ankara: very cold, with highs of 7 °C and lows of -2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
Day12 °C
Night2 °C
Rain47 mm
March in Ankara: cold, with highs of 12 °C and lows of 2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
Day17 °C
Night6 °C
Rain45 mm
April in Ankara: cool, with highs of 17 °C and lows of 6 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
Day23 °C
Night10 °C
Rain51 mm
May in Ankara: mild, with highs of 23 °C and lows of 10 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day27 °C
Night14 °C
Rain40 mm
June in Ankara: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 14 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day31 °C
Night17 °C
Rain14 mm
July in Ankara: warm, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 17 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night17 °C
Rain14 mm
August in Ankara: warm, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 17 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day26 °C
Night13 °C
Rain17 mm
September in Ankara: warm, with highs of 26 °C and lows of 13 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day20 °C
Night8 °C
Rain33 mm
October in Ankara: mild, with highs of 20 °C and lows of 8 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
Day13 °C
Night2 °C
Rain32 mm
November in Ankara: cold, with highs of 13 °C and lows of 2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
Day6 °C
Night-1 °C
Rain43 mm
December in Ankara: very cold, with highs of 6 °C and lows of -1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
Curious facts about Ankara
- The weather is pleasant for walking around from April to June and in September and October: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- The seasons are very marked: the average high goes from 4° in January to 31° in July.
- In 3 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
- In June there are 14 h 60 min of daylight a day; in December, only 9 h 22 min.
Near Ankara
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Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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October: 18° / 11°
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October: 23° / 15°
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October: 17° / 10°
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London
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October: 16° / 10°
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October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
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October: 14° / 7°
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October: 15° / 8°
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Chicago
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October: 18° / 8°
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October: 20° / 11°
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October: 24° / 15°
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October: 23° / 13°