Turkey Weather in January
Season: Winter
In short: Cold, abundant rainfall
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul
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The warmest cities in Turkey in January
Adana: 5-15°C (41-59°F); Antalya: 6-15°C (42.8-59°F); Izimir: 6-12°C (42.8-53.6°F)The coldest cities in Turkey in January
Kars: -17-3°C (1.4-26.6°F); Erzurum: -13-4°C (8.6-24.8°F); Van: -8-2°C (17.6-35.6°F)Packing List for Turkey Trip in January
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Top Attractions to Visit in Turkey in January
Tourism Rate:January is the low travel season in Turkey. Although the weather is not tourist-friendly, but the travel cost is. In case you wish to travel to Turkey in January 2025, below are a few recommendations:
1. Istanbul
Compared with the eastern mountainous areas, it is not extremely cold in Istanbul in January. Besides, it is a city standing out for abundant historical heritages rather than natural scenery, so the cityscape is no less amazing even in cold winter. It was once the capital of the Roman (27 BC–1453 AD), Byzantine (395-1453 AD) and Ottoman Empires (1299-1923 AD), leaving rich historical and cultural heritages. The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are great examples of Byzantine architecture. And in Topkapi Palace you can witness the glory of the Ottoman Empire, while Basilica Cistern allows you to admire exquisite Roman engravings. Grand Bazaar provides a variety of coffee shops and snack bars, so it’s also a great place to experience traditional Turkish culture. Remember to take a boat ride across the Bosporus Strait to see the diverse sceneries separating Europe and Asia.
Bosphorus Strait Cruise
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2. Canakkale
Located in southwestern Turkey, Canakkale has relatively mild climate. If you are interested in the story of the Trojan War, be sure to come here and take a photo with the iconic Trojan Horse. At the same time, you can see unique artifacts from the ancient city of Troy at the Troy Museum and nearby Archaeological Site of Troy. By taking a ferry across the Dardanelles Strait, you can interact with seagulls while overlooking the landscape across the sea. Furthermore, you can visit war sites and memorials at the Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, which was built to commemorate the Battle of Gallipoli during WWI.3. Antalya
Antalya is one of the warmest cities in Turkey in January, and you can appreciate rich cultural sites here. Your first impression of this city will come from Hardrian’s Arch and the Old Town with exquisite buildings. At Perge Ancient City, you can witness the civilization of Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, and Christian eras. Additionally, Ancient City of Side allows you to appreciate the spectacular Temple of Apollo. Another attraction you can’t miss is well-preserved Aspendos Theater, built in ancient Rome, still in operation today. Come to the Roman Harbor at dusk, you will feel very relaxed when you walk along the dikes. And you can also enjoy stunning sunset here.January Weather of Major Turkey Travel Destinations
City | Temp. |
Rainfall (mm) |
Humi- dity(%) |
Sunrise/ Sunset |
Istanbul |
3-9°C (35.6 - 53.6°F) |
87 | 78 |
08:14-08:27 / 17:47-18:20 |
Ephesus |
8-14°C (46.4 - 57.2°F) |
124 | 72 |
08:16-08:26 / 18:01-18:32 |
Antalya |
6-15°C (42.8 - 59°F) |
207 | 68 |
08:00-08:10 / 17:51-18:20 |
Cappadocia |
-6-5°C (21.2 - 41°F) |
37 | 78 |
07:47-07:58 / 17:29-18:00 |
Pamukkale |
3-11°C (35.6 - 55.4°F) |
128 | 69 |
08:09-08:19 / 17:54-18:25 |
Canakkale |
3-11°C (35.6 - 55.4°F) |
101 | 78 |
08:24-08:36 / 17:59-18:31 |
Fethiye |
6-15°C (42.8 - 59°F) |
189 | 70 |
08:06-08:15 / 17:58-18:27 |
Konya |
-4-5°C (24.8 - 41°F) |
39 | 82 |
07:55-08:05 / 17:41-18:11 |
Pergamon |
4-12°C (39.2 - 53.6°F) |
74 | 71 |
08:19-08:30 / 17:58-18:30 |
Ankara |
-4-4°C (44.6 - 60.8°F) |
39 | 80 |
07:56-08:08 / 17:35-18:07 |
Trabzon |
5-11°C (41 - 55.4°F) |
80 | 70 |
07:31-07:44 / 17:04-17:37 |