Turkey (Antalya) · January
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 15° (59°)9– (48–)19 (66) | 17° (63°)10– (50–)21 (70) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)24 (75) | 23° (73°)17– (63–)28 (82) | 27° (81°)21– (70–)34 (93) | 32° (90°)25– (77–)38 (100) | 35° (95°)30– (86–)41 (106) | 35° (95°)31– (88–)41 (106) | 32° (90°)27– (81–)38 (100) | 27° (81°)21– (70–)32 (90) | 22° (72°)15– (59–)27 (81) | 17° (63°)10– (50–)21 (70) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 7° (45°)1– (34–)12 (54) | 8° (46°)1– (34–)13 (55) | 9° (48°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 13° (55°)8– (46–)16 (61) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)21 (70) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)21– (70–)28 (82) | 25° (77°)22– (72–)28 (82) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)25 (77) | 17° (63°)13– (55–)21 (70) | 12° (54°)7– (45–)16 (61) | 9° (48°)3– (37–)13 (55) |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 13h | 12h | 10h | 9h | 7h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 18° (64°) | 17° (63°) | 17° (63°) | 18° (64°) | 21° (70°) | 24° (75°) | 27° (81°) | 29° (84°) | 28° (82°) | 26° (79°) | 23° (73°) | 20° (68°) |
🌧Rain Days | 9d223mm (8.8") | 6d108mm (4.2") | 5d74mm (2.9") | 3d31mm (1.2") | 2d39mm (1.5") | 1d11mm (0.4") | 0d3mm (0.1") | 0d2mm (0.1") | 1d25mm (1.0") | 3d73mm (2.9") | 5d85mm (3.4") | 9d211mm (8.3") |
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 (Antalya) — climate conditions are unfavourable. Ideal travel is in May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Daytime highs average 15°C (59°F), cooling to 7°C (45°F) at night (daily average: 11°C (52°F)). Peaks reach around 19°C (66°F), the coldest nights around 1°C (34°F). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 9 rain days (223 mm (8.8 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. The sea is 18°C (64°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.
The Turkish Riviera in hibernation: Antalya's old town, Kaleiçi, without the crowds, the ruins of Aspendos and Perge without battling the heat. Hotel prices at their lowest of the year.
Packing list for Turkey (Antalya) in January
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Light umbrella or rain poncho
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Turkey (Antalya)?
- No — January is not among the recommended months for Turkey (Antalya) (Score: 31/100). Climate conditions are unfavourable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Turkey (Antalya) in January?
- In January, Turkey (Antalya) sees daily highs of 15°C (59°F). Nights cool to 7°C (45°F), with a daily average of 11°C (52°F). Peaks reach around 19°C (66°F), the coldest nights around 1°C (34°F).
- How much rain falls in Turkey (Antalya) in January?
- In January, Turkey (Antalya) receives an average of 223 mm (8.8 in) of rain over 9 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Turkey (Antalya) get in January?
- Turkey (Antalya) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Turkey (Antalya) in January?
- Water temperature in Turkey (Antalya) in January averages 18°C (64°F) — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.