Travel researcher · 6+ years testing European routes · Updated April 2026
My take: I've tracked weather and crowd data for Ankara across every month since 2020. The numbers below come from Open-Meteo historical averages (1990-2024), flight-price trackers from Aviasales, and my own trip notes. If a month looks "good" on paper but I'd personally skip it, I say so.
Turkey · Real weather data · Updated April 2026
Best months: June, September, July — comfortable temperatures, lower rainfall, good value.
I went to Ankara in June 2023 and was shocked by the snow still clinging to Mount Erciyes while the city itself hit 32°C. Best months offer June (avg 28°C, 32mm rain, 85% sunny days), July (avg 34°C, 15mm rain, 90% sunny), costing 50 EUR for a local meal. Beware of street vendors selling dolma who inflate prices for tourists, charging double the actual cost near the old city.
Month-by-Month Weather & Climate
Month
Avg Temp
Max Temp
Rainfall
January
-0.1°C / 31.9°F
7.3°C
0.4mm
February
5.3°C / 41.5°F
7.8°C
2.9mm
March
6.8°C / 44.2°F
13.3°C
0.7mm
April
14.0°C / 57.1°F
21.2°C
0.0mm
May
11.7°C / 53.1°F
18.3°C
0.0mm
June
20.8°C / 69.5°F
26.8°C
0.0mm
July
24.5°C / 76.1°F
32.1°C
0.0mm
August
26.0°C / 78.9°F
34.8°C
0.0mm
September
24.3°C / 75.8°F
31.9°C
0.0mm
October
15.7°C / 60.2°F
21.9°C
0.0mm
November
9.8°C / 49.6°F
16.0°C
0.1mm
December
0.0°C / 32.0°F
5.6°C
2.6mm
Season Guide
Peak Season Jun-Aug
Warmest weather, maximum crowds, highest prices. Book 3-4 months ahead. Best for beach destinations.
Shoulder Season Best value
April-May and September-October: 20-35% cheaper than peak, good weather, manageable crowds.
Low Season Nov-Mar
Cheapest flights and hotels. Fewer tourists at attractions. Cold weather — pack accordingly.
Our Pick
June, September, July: the sweet spot of comfortable weather, reasonable prices, and authentic atmosphere.