Turkey (Alanya) · January
Low seasonTurkey · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 17° (63°)11– (52–)20 (68) | 18° (64°)12– (54–)21 (70) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)24 (75) | 23° (73°)18– (64–)27 (81) | 26° (79°)21– (70–)29 (84) | 30° (86°)26– (79–)34 (93) | 34° (93°)30– (86–)37 (99) | 34° (93°)31– (88–)37 (99) | 32° (90°)28– (82–)34 (93) | 28° (82°)23– (73–)31 (88) | 23° (73°)18– (64–)27 (81) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)22 (72) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 9° (48°)3– (37–)13 (55) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)13 (55) | 11° (52°)6– (43–)15 (59) | 14° (57°)9– (48–)17 (63) | 18° (64°)14– (57–)22 (72) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)26 (79) | 24° (75°)20– (68–)27 (81) | 25° (77°)21– (70–)28 (82) | 22° (72°)18– (64–)26 (79) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)22 (72) | 15° (59°)8– (46–)19 (66) | 11° (52°)6– (43–)15 (59) |
☀️Sunshine | 6h UV 4 | 8h UV 6 | 9h UV 7 | 10h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 13h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 10h UV 8 | 9h UV 6 | 7h UV 5 | 6h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 19° (66°) | 18° (64°) | 18° (64°) | 18° (64°) | 21° (70°) | 24° (75°) | 28° (82°) | 29° (84°) | 28° (82°) | 26° (79°) | 23° (73°) | 21° (70°) |
🌧Rain Days | 12d252mm (9.9") | 8d127mm (5.0") | 7d96mm (3.8") | 4d58mm (2.3") | 2d40mm (1.6") | 1d11mm (0.4") | 0d3mm (0.1") | 0d2mm (0.1") | 3d40mm (1.6") | 4d100mm (3.9") | 6d131mm (5.2") | 10d229mm (9.0") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Deep off-season — very low prices, but weather conditions are suboptimal.
January is not among the recommended travel months for Turkey (Alanya) — climate conditions are unfavourable. Ideal travel is in May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Daytime highs average 17°C (63°F), cooling to 9°C (48°F) at night (daily average: 13°C (55°F)). Peaks reach around 20°C (68°F), the coldest nights around 3°C (37°F). With 6 sunshine hours per day and 12 rain days (252 mm (9.9 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. The sea is 19°C (66°F) — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Turkey (Alanya) in January
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Jumper or fleece
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Light umbrella or rain poncho
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Turkey (Alanya)?
- No — January is not among the recommended months for Turkey (Alanya) (Score: 32/100). Climate conditions are unfavourable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Turkey (Alanya) in January?
- In January, Turkey (Alanya) sees daily highs of 17°C (63°F). Nights cool to 9°C (48°F), with a daily average of 13°C (55°F). Peaks reach around 20°C (68°F), the coldest nights around 3°C (37°F).
- How much rain falls in Turkey (Alanya) in January?
- In January, Turkey (Alanya) receives an average of 252 mm (9.9 in) of rain over 12 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Turkey (Alanya) get in January?
- Turkey (Alanya) averages 6 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Turkey (Alanya) in January?
- Water temperature in Turkey (Alanya) in January averages 19°C (66°F) — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.