Best time to visit Ankara: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Ankara are Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep.
Best months
Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Peak season
Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Off season
Jan, Feb and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: -1.3°C – 7.9°C
Rain: 46mm
Sunshine: 7.4h/day
Visit score: 3.9/10
Feb
Temp: -2°C – 7.6°C
Rain: 18mm
Sunshine: 7.7h/day
Visit score: 4.8/10
Mar
Temp: 2.8°C – 14.5°C
Rain: 49mm
Sunshine: 8.6h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Apr
Temp: 6.3°C – 18.1°C
Rain: 62mm
Sunshine: 10h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
May
Temp: 9.9°C – 21.9°C
Rain: 70mm
Sunshine: 11.8h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Jun
BestTemp: 15°C – 28.6°C
Rain: 32mm
Sunshine: 13.4h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Jul
BestTemp: 18°C – 32.7°C
Rain: 9mm
Sunshine: 13.8h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Aug
BestTemp: 18.9°C – 33.4°C
Rain: 5mm
Sunshine: 13.2h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Sep
BestTemp: 13.9°C – 26.8°C
Rain: 29mm
Sunshine: 11.2h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Oct
Temp: 8.4°C – 20.1°C
Rain: 20mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Nov
Temp: 4°C – 14.5°C
Rain: 49mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 5.4/10
Dec
Temp: 0.8°C – 8.6°C
Rain: 52mm
Sunshine: 6.2h/day
Visit score: 3.6/10
When to go, and when not to
The strongest months for a visit are June, July, August, and September, which line up with the highest visit scores in the data. These months bring long sunshine hours, ranging from about 11 to nearly 14 hours a day, along with warm to hot highs and comparatively little rain, particularly in July and August when rainfall drops to just 9mm and 5mm.
The trade-off is that June through September is also peak season, so this run of warm, sunny weather draws more visitors and likely higher prices. August highs reach 33.4C, which can feel intense for some travelers, while the cooler off-season months of January, February, and December bring more rain and lower temperatures, including lows below freezing in January and February.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.