Turkey (Side) · January
Low seasonTurkey · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 26° | 31° | 35° | 34° | 32° | 27° | 22° | 18° |
MINMIN | 8° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 22° | 18° | 13° | 9° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h UV 4 | 7h UV 6 | 9h UV 7 | 10h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 13h UV 10 | 12h UV 9 | 10h UV 8 | 9h UV 6 | 7h UV 5 | 5h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 20° |
🌧Rain Days | 12d233mm | 8d115mm | 7d88mm | 4d41mm | 3d41mm | 2d10mm | 0d3mm | 0d2mm | 2d30mm | 5d81mm | 6d104mm | 11d219mm |
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 not among the recommended travel months for Turkey (Side) — climate conditions are unfavourable. Ideal travel is in May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 15°C, cooling to 7°C at night (daily average: 11°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 12 rain days (233 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. The sea is 18°C — 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 (Side) in January
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Turkey (Side)?
- No — January is not among the recommended months for Turkey (Side) (Score: 30/100). Climate conditions are unfavourable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Turkey (Side) in January?
- In January, Turkey (Side) sees daily highs of 15°C. Nights cool to 7°C, with a daily average of 11°C.
- How much rain falls in Turkey (Side) in January?
- In January, Turkey (Side) receives an average of 233 mm of rain over 12 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Turkey (Side) get in January?
- Turkey (Side) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Turkey (Side) in January?
- Water temperature in Turkey (Side) in January averages 18°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.