When to go · Ankara, Turkey
Best Time to Visit Ankara
The sweet spot for Ankara is October, September and May. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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October, September, May
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
June, July, April
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
January, March
Hottest is August (33°C)
Ankara weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C / 45°F | -3°C / 27°F | 43mm | cold, mostly dry |
| Feb | 8°C / 46°F | -2°C / 28°F | 27mm | cold, mostly dry |
| Mar | 9°C / 48°F | 0°C / 32°F | 74mm | cold, some rain |
| Apr | 17°C / 63°F | 6°C / 43°F | 52mm | mild, mostly dry |
| MayBEST | 23°C / 73°F | 10°C / 50°F | 57mm | warm, mostly dry |
| Jun | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 57°F | 59mm | warm, mostly dry |
| Jul | 31°C / 88°F | 16°C / 61°F | 7mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Aug | 33°C / 91°F | 19°C / 66°F | 3mm | hot, mostly dry |
| SepBEST | 26°C / 79°F | 13°C / 55°F | 21mm | warm, mostly dry |
| OctBEST | 20°C / 68°F | 8°C / 46°F | 16mm | mild, mostly dry |
| Nov | 15°C / 59°F | 4°C / 39°F | 60mm | cool, some rain |
| Dec | 9°C / 48°F | 1°C / 34°F | 38mm | cold, mostly dry |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Ankara plans around the seasons for you.