Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
43°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Cappadocia
Turkey · Middle East
Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
43°F
Lows around 26°F
Precipitation
9 days/mo
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
29%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
7.7 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 34° and nights feel near 22°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
42%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
5 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 41°F, easing to about 36°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning31°F
Rain15%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday41°F
Rain16%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon42°F
Rain17%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening36°F
Rain16%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 26 | 1.8 | 9 | 7.7 | 75 |
| Feb | 46 | 26 | 1.5 | 8 | 8.7 | 71 |
| Mar | 55 | 33 | 2.2 | 11 | 9.9 | 63 |
| Apr | 65 | 40 | 2.1 | 11 | 11.1 | 58 |
| May | 73 | 48 | 2.1 | 11 | 12.3 | 55 |
| Jun | 82 | 56 | 1.2 | 7 | 13.6 | 50 |
| Jul | 89 | 61 | 0.2 | 1 | 13.8 | 41 |
| Aug | 89 | 61 | 0.2 | 1 | 13.0 | 41 |
| Sep | 81 | 52 | 0.6 | 3 | 11.5 | 45 |
| Oct | 70 | 43 | 1.0 | 5 | 10.0 | 58 |
| Nov | 57 | 34 | 1.3 | 5 | 8.1 | 68 |
| Dec | 47 | 29 | 1.6 | 8 | 7.1 | 75 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology