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Best time to visit Ankara

Go inJune and September–October

Visit Anıtkabir and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

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Ankara month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryPoor4°CWetQuietCheapest–
FebruaryPoor6°CWetQuietCheapest–
MarchPoor11°CWetQuietCheapest–
AprilMixed17°CWetModerateAverage–
MayGood22°CWetModerateAverage–
JuneGreat27°CSome rainModerateAverage–
JulyGreat30°CMostly dryModerateAverage–
AugustGreat30°CMostly dryModerateAverage–
SeptemberGreat26°CMostly dryModerateAverage–
OctoberGreat20°CSome rainModerateAverage–
NovemberPoor12°CWetQuietCheapest–
DecemberPoor6°CWetQuietCheapest–

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.

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