Weather radar Ankara
Real-time precipitation radar · Ankara · Turkey
Ankara climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Ankara shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 7.6° | 8.9° | 12.3° | 18.6° | 23° | 27.7° | 32.2° | 33.6° | 27.1° | 20.5° | 15.4° | 9.2° |
| Avg low (°C) | -0.6° | -0.5° | 2° | 7.3° | 10.5° | 15° | 17.7° | 19.1° | 13.8° | 8.2° | 4.3° | 1.9° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 51 | 31 | 55 | 46 | 56 | 37 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 18 | 45 | 52 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 |
| Sunshine hours | 217 | 240 | 287 | 322 | 371 | 394 | 418 | 389 | 328 | 287 | 235 | 201 |
| Humidity | 79% | 68% | 63% | 59% | 56% | 54% | 43% | 40% | 49% | 60% | 71% | 83% |
Best time to visit Ankara
The best time to visit Ankara is typically August. In this month the average high is 33.6°C, precipitation is 4 mm and sunshine duration is 389 hours. The annual average high is 19.7°C, total annual precipitation is 427 mm (79 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3689 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ankara
How up to date is the weather radar for Ankara?
The weather radar for Ankara is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Ankara?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Ankara: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Ankara?
The thunderstorm potential for Ankara is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Ankara.
What is the climate like in Ankara?
Ankara has an annual average high of 19.7°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 33.6°C), the coldest January (avg low -0.6°C). The wettest month is May with 56 mm, the driest August with 4 mm. Total annual precipitation is 427 mm (79 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3689 hours.