Turkey Capital
Best time to visit Ankara
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Visit Anıtkabir and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
See Ankara on the globeAnkara month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 4°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Poor | 6°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Poor | 11°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Mixed | 17°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Good | 22°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| June | Great | 27°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| July | Great | 30°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| August | Great | 30°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| September | Great | 26°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| October | Great | 20°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Poor | 12°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Poor | 6°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Good to know
- Flights to Ankara are usually cheapest in November–March. The catch: November–March are rainy.
Ankara is home to Anıtkabir, the vast mausoleum of Atatürk.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Ankara?
The best time to visit Ankara is June and September–October. Visit Anıtkabir and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Ankara?
Flights are usually cheapest in November–March, when demand is lowest.
When is Ankara busiest?
Ankara rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.
What is the weather like in Ankara?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C, and January the coolest at 4°C. The wettest period is November–May.
More places in Turkey
- Istanbul best in May–Sep
- Cappadocia best in Jun and Sep–Oct
- Antalya best in Apr and Oct
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