Ankara Weather History
Turkey · Asia · Weather data 1976–today
Ankara sits 4445km from the equator, 938m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters (Hot-summer Mediterranean climate). Its record high is 41.0°C, set 2000-07-30, its record low -22.1°C, set 1985-02-23.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ankara
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Ankara?
The highest temperature in this record for Ankara is 41.0°C, measured on 2000-07-30. That is a recorded daily value from Ankara's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Ankara?
The lowest temperature in this record for Ankara is -22.1°C, measured on 1985-02-23. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Ankara get a year?
Ankara averages 423mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 77 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Ankara?
On 1994-11-19, 44.8mm fell on Ankara, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 11% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Ankara get a year?
Ankara averages 3773 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.3 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Ankara?
Across the summer months Ankara averages a daytime high near 29.4°C, while winter nights average -1.7°C. The seasons here are set from Ankara's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Ankara?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Ankara is 48 km/h, on 2022-04-03. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
