Best time to visit Ankara
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
Compare with another destination
Add as many as you like — stacked below the main strips above. Each row is just the recent-window score strip and (for beach destinations) sea-temperature strip.
Tours in Ankara
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Ankara).
- 1
Private Tour of the Hittite Sites - 2
Half Day Private Tour in Ankara - 3
Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels - 4
Ankara Airport & Hotel Transfers - 5
Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels - 6
Ankara Airport Transfer: Ankara by Private Luxury Vehicle
Last refreshed 2026-06-16.
Similar climatesGöreme97% · Ürgüp96% · Sofia92%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Ankara (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Ankara's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3–6 | 2 | 10 | 116 | 11.6 | 61% | 14 | 164 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | -1–8 | 5 | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 56% | 15 | 161 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 1–11 | 7 | 12 | 141 | 11.8 | 49% | 16 | 194 | 4 | Quiet | 5 |
| Apr | 6–18 | 15 | 10 | 93 | 9.3 | 41% | 19 | 229 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 10–22 | 20 | 11 | 95 | 8.6 | 40% | 17 | 274 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 14–26 | 25 | 9 | 79 | 8.8 | 40% | 17 | 294 | 9 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jul | 17–31 | 29 | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 28% | 20 | 322 | 9 | Quiet | 8 |
| Aug | 18–32 | 30 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 25% | 18 | 306 | 9 | Peak | 7 |
| Sep | 14–27 | 25 | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 33% | 16 | 253 | 6 | Busy | 9 |
| Oct | 9–21 | 18 | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 40% | 14 | 230 | 4 | Moderate | 9 |
| Nov | 3–14 | 11 | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 54% | 14 | 175 | 2 | Peak | 7 |
| Dec | 1–9 | 6 | 8 | 82 | 10.3 | 69% | 11 | 154 | 2 | Moderate | 6 |
UV Index in Ankara by Month
UV index in Ankara peaks at 9 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
September
9/1014–27°C (feels 25°C) · 2 rain days (27h) · 253 sun hours · 33% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (high)
October
9/109–21°C (feels 18°C) · 2 rain days (26h) · 230 sun hours · 40% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
June
9/1014–26°C (feels 25°C) · 9 rain days (79h) · 294 sun hours · 40% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
5/10-3–6°C (feels 2°C) · 10 rain days (116h) · 164 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
6/10-1–8°C (feels 5°C) · 6 rain days (82h) · 161 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
March
5/101–11°C (feels 7°C) · 12 rain days (141h) · 194 sun hours · 49% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
April
8/106–18°C (feels 15°C) · 10 rain days (93h) · 229 sun hours · 41% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
May
9/1010–22°C (feels 20°C) · 11 rain days (95h) · 274 sun hours · 40% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
July
8/1017–31°C (feels 29°C) · 3 rain days (20h) · 322 sun hours · 28% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
August
7/1018–32°C (feels 30°C) · 1 rain days (7h) · 306 sun hours · 25% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high)
November
7/103–14°C (feels 11°C) · 5 rain days (63h) · 175 sun hours · 54% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
December
6/101–9°C (feels 6°C) · 8 rain days (82h) · 154 sun hours · 69% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Ankara
When is the best time to visit Ankara?
September is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 14–27°C (2 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, October, June.
What is the worst time to visit Ankara?
January is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: -3–6°C (10 rainy days).
Is Ankara too hot in summer?
1 month (August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Ankara?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Ankara have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 9/10, crowd index 4) and June (climate 9/10, crowd index 8) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Ankara by month?
UV peaks at 9 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 2, Mar 4, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 9, Jul 9, Aug 9, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 2, Dec 2. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Ankara in July?
July is the peak UV month in Ankara, with a daily-peak UV index of 9 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Ankara on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 9 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 11 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Ankara bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 10 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December. The worst month is January with a typical-day mean of 36 µg/m³ (hazardous); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 61 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.