Best time to visit Turkey in January
January is a less ideal time to visit Turkey — the country-average travel-comfort score is 53.8/100. The best months are September, October, August.
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Weather in Turkey in January
Typical weather across Turkey in January: average high 10.9°C, low 3.2°C, about 104.9 mm of rain, and 6.7 hours of sunshine per day. Among Turkey's cities, Izmir has the best weather in January (score 61/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Turkey avg | Best city (Izmir) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 53.8 | 61 |
| High / Low | 10.9° / 3.2° | 13° / 6.1° |
| Precipitation | 104.9 mm | 524.8 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 6.7 | 7.3 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit Turkey. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Turkey.
When to visit Turkey in other months
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