AI-generatedAnkara at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,310 h
- Rain a year
- 424 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 850 m
Climate in Ankara
Ankara has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year, Ankara is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:5818:11
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:41–07:34 · evening 17:34–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:30–06:41 · evening 18:28–18:38
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Ankara in October?
In October, Ankara is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ankara.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min06:58 – 18:11
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 38 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %94 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Ankara
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Ankara, 54 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ankara
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Ankara: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ankara has about 5 rainy days with 28 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ankara
How breezy and how cloudy Ankara is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ankara typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 38 % of the sky over Ankara: mostly sunny, with about 6.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Ankara
How often the day gets hot in Ankara (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ankara has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Ankara
Snow is possible in Ankara, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Ankara.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ankara
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18 | 5° | −3° | 2.2 h | 9 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 8° | −2° | 3.6 h | 8 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 42 | 12° | 1° | 4.8 h | 10 | 55 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 17° | 5° | 6.3 h | 9 | 46 |
| MayMay | 85 | 22° | 10° | 7.7 h | 9 | 42 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 27° | 13° | 9.3 h | 7 | 29 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 31° | 16° | 10.6 h | 2 | 8 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 31° | 17° | 10.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 99 | 26° | 13° | 8.7 h | 3 | 14 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 20° | 8° | 6.1 h | 5 | 28 |
| NovemberNov | 56 | 13° | 2° | 4.2 h | 6 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 7° | −1° | 2.3 h | 9 | 55 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit Ankara
The best time to visit Ankara is from May to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is January with 56 mm of precipitation.
Ankara through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ankara in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–22 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Ankara in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–31 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Ankara in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 13–26 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Ankara in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–8 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ankara for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ankara
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September has the better holiday weather in Ankara: score 99 against 88. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 88 | 99better |
| Day high | 20° | 26° |
| Night low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 28 mm | 14 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Ankara month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January5° · 2 h
In January, Ankara is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ankara.
Ankara in January23February8° · 4 h
In February, Ankara is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ankara.
Ankara in February42March12° · 5 h
In March, Ankara is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ankara.
Ankara in March75April17° · 6 h
In April, Ankara is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ankara.
Ankara in April85May22° · 8 h
In May, Ankara is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 42 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Ankara.
Ankara in May94June27° · 9 h
In June, Ankara is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ankara.
Ankara in June74July31° · 11 h
In July, Ankara is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ankara.
Ankara in July74August31° · 10 h
In August, Ankara is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ankara.
Ankara in August99September26° · 9 h
In September, Ankara is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ankara.
Ankara in September88October20° · 6 h
In October, Ankara is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ankara.
Ankara in October56November13° · 4 h
In November, Ankara is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Ankara.
Ankara in November20December7° · 2 h
In December, Ankara is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ankara.
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Ankara vs. Hattusa
In October the holiday weather in Ankara and Hattusa is about equally good (score 88 vs. 88). During the day Hattusa is 1 °C cooler than Ankara.
| in October | Ankara | Hattusa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 88 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep – Oct | Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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Ankara in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ankara has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 88
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,850 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Ankara
When is the best time to visit Ankara?
The best time to visit Ankara is from May to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ankara?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Ankara?
The wettest month is January with 56 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ankara get?
Ankara gets around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.6 hours a day; in January there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Ankara in?
Ankara uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ankara?
A nonstop flight from London to Ankara takes about 3 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,850 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ankara?
Ankara has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 87, Summer holidays 74, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 19.
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