Turkey (Izmir) · January
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 13° | 15° | 17° | 22° | 27° | 32° | 35° | 34° | 30° | 25° | 19° | 15° |
MINMIN | 5° | 7° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 21° | 24° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 11° | 7° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h UV 4 | 7h UV 5 | 8h UV 7 | 10h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 13h UV 10 | 12h UV 9 | 10h UV 8 | 9h UV 6 | 6h UV 5 | 5h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 14° | 13° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
🌧Rain Days | 8d121mm | 6d79mm | 5d55mm | 4d32mm | 2d21mm | 2d16mm | 0d1mm | 0d6mm | 1d13mm | 3d42mm | 4d60mm | 7d101mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Deep off-season — very low prices, but weather conditions are suboptimal.
January is the coldest winter month in Turkey (Izmir) — with highs of only 13°C, it holds little appeal for sun-seekers. Better travel in May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 13°C during the day and drop to 5°C at night — warm layers recommended. With 5 sunshine hours per day and 8 rain days (121 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 14°C, 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.
Packing list for Turkey (Izmir) in January
- Warme Jacke
- Pullover und warme Lagen
- Lange Hosen
- Wärmende Schuhe
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Turkey (Izmir)?
- No — January is not among the recommended months for Turkey (Izmir) (Score: 32/100). Climate conditions are unfavourable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Turkey (Izmir) in January?
- In January, Turkey (Izmir) sees daily highs of 13°C. Nights cool to 5°C, with a daily average of 9°C.
- How much rain falls in Turkey (Izmir) in January?
- In January, Turkey (Izmir) receives an average of 121 mm of rain over 8 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Turkey (Izmir) get in January?
- Turkey (Izmir) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Turkey (Izmir) in January?
- Water temperature in Turkey (Izmir) in January averages 14°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.