Turkey weather in January

In January, popular resorts in Turkey (Antalya, Alanya, Side, Kemer, Bodrum) average 12°C by day and 5°C at night, and the sea is about 15°C. On average 181 mm of rain falls during the month.

That is 2°C cooler than in December, and in February days average 13°C.

It is cool, not a beach month. The sea is cold.

Warmest resorts in Turkey in January

PlaceDayNightSeaRain
Alanya14°C11°C15°C203 mm
Bodrum14°C10°C15°C152 mm
Kemer13°C9°C13°C215 mm
Marmaris12°C6°C10°C176 mm
Didim12°C4°C15°C148 mm
Antalya11°C3°C13°C182 mm
Kusadasi11°C2°C13°C135 mm
Side11°C3°C17°C181 mm
Fethiye10°C5°C16°C200 mm

Turkey weather in other months

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FAQ

Is it warm in Turkey in January?

In January, popular resorts in Turkey (Antalya, Alanya, Side, Kemer, Bodrum) average 12°C by day and 5°C at night, and the sea is about 15°C. On average 181 mm of rain falls during the month. It is cool, not a beach month.

What is the sea temperature in Turkey in January?

About 15°C on average. The warmest water is in Side (17°C).

Where is it warmest in Turkey in January?

The warmest place is Alanya (14°C by day), followed by Bodrum (14°C) and Kemer (13°C).

Does it rain in Turkey in January?

On average 181 mm of rain falls in the month. It is a fairly wet month, so pack a jacket.

Long-term averages from NASA POWER data (MERRA-2, 2001-2020 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). Sea temperature is the average water surface temperature at the nearest grid point over the sea. This is climate, not a forecast for a specific day.