Ankara, Turkey: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Ankara, Turkey? If you're planning to go to Ankara, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Ankara, Turkey

Based on the climate and weather in Ankara, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Ankara, Turkey by month

January

January in Ankara can be extremely cold and somewhat snowy. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time and snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Gloves or mittens
Heavy jacket
Waterproof coat
Waterproof boots
Heavy socks
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Cold weather footwear
Sweaters

February

Traveling to Ankara in February, you will notice that it is pretty cool and somewhat snowy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month and snow 5-10 days this month.

Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sweaters
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Heavy socks
Waterproof boots
Cold weather footwear
Heavy jacket
Gloves or mittens
Waterproof coat

March

March in Ankara is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time.

It also snows once in a while. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof boots
Socks

April

April for Ankara is relatively cool and very rainy. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Socks
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear

May

If you go to Ankara in May, you will notice that it is mild, very rainy and somewhat stormy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Dresses
Socks
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage

June

If you are traveling to Ankara in June, you will notice that it is warm and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Light footwear
Umbrella
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals

July

July is hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear

August

August in Ankara is hot and very dry. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Skirts
Shorts
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Dresses
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear

September

September for Ankara is a perfect temperature and very dry. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Sandals
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Skirts
Dresses

October

October in Ankara is cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Socks
Rain coat
Fleeces
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat
Umbrella

November

If you vacation in Ankara during November, you are likely to find that it is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Socks
Fleeces
Warm pants or jeans

December

If you go to Ankara in December, you will notice that it is cold and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time and snow regularly.

Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sweaters
Umbrella
Gloves or mittens
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof boots
Heavy socks
Warm pants or jeans
Heavy jacket
Waterproof coat

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Ankara, Turkey

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Ankara, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Ankara
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Pickpocketing is an issue, so wear a money belt or neck pouch
Appropriate museum wear

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