Turkey (Belek) · 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 | 16° (61°)9– (48–)19 (66) | 17° (63°)10– (50–)21 (70) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)23 (73) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)28 (82) | 26° (79°)21– (70–)33 (91) | 31° (88°)25– (77–)38 (100) | 35° (95°)29– (84–)41 (106) | 35° (95°)30– (86–)40 (104) | 32° (90°)26– (79–)38 (100) | 27° (81°)21– (70–)32 (90) | 22° (72°)15– (59–)27 (81) | 18° (64°)10– (50–)21 (70) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 7° (45°)1– (34–)12 (54) | 8° (46°)2– (36–)13 (55) | 10° (50°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 13° (55°)8– (46–)16 (61) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)21 (70) | 22° (72°)16– (61–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)21– (70–)29 (84) | 26° (79°)22– (72–)28 (82) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)26 (79) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)22 (72) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)16 (61) | 9° (48°)4– (39–)13 (55) |
☀️Sunshine | 5h UV 4 | 7h 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 | 5h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 17° (63°) | 17° (63°) | 17° (63°) | 19° (66°) | 22° (72°) | 25° (77°) | 28° (82°) | 29° (84°) | 28° (82°) | 25° (77°) | 22° (72°) | 19° (66°) |
🌧Rain Days | 9d222mm (8.7") | 6d107mm (4.2") | 5d78mm (3.1") | 3d32mm (1.3") | 3d42mm (1.7") | 1d11mm (0.4") | 0d3mm (0.1") | 0d2mm (0.1") | 2d24mm (1.0") | 3d71mm (2.8") | 5d87mm (3.4") | 9d213mm (8.4") |
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 (Belek) — climate conditions are unfavourable. Ideal travel is in May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Daytime highs average 16°C (61°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 (222 mm (8.7 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. At 17°C (63°F), the water is still quite cool in January — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Off-season on the Riviera: 15 to 16°C (59 to 61°F) and the wettest stretch of the year with up to nine rain days. The golf courses are open and empty — which is exactly why most winter guests come.
Packing list for Turkey (Belek) 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 (Belek)?
- No — January is not among the recommended months for Turkey (Belek) (Score: 31/100). Climate conditions are unfavourable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Turkey (Belek) in January?
- In January, Turkey (Belek) sees daily highs of 16°C (61°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 (Belek) in January?
- In January, Turkey (Belek) receives an average of 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain over 9 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Turkey (Belek) get in January?
- Turkey (Belek) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Turkey (Belek) in January?
- Water temperature in Turkey (Belek) in January averages 17°C (63°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.