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Ankara Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Tuesday at 8° · coldest night Sunday at -2°

The short of it: Ankara weather on Saturday, 7 November 2026: local time, 2 °C (35 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like -2 °C (29 °F). Today’s high 5 °C (40 °F), low -1 °C (31 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 20:00 local time.

ANKARA, Saturday. — Ankara may look for an overcast sky this day, with the mercury climbing to about 5° before sinking to -1° by night. That is 8° colder than Ankara usually sees in November, when highs average 13°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the W, gusting to 9 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 4 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 8°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at -2°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Ankara runs from 0° at night to 13° by day, with some 30 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 31°, January the coldest at -4°, and May the wettest with 49 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are September and October.

The sun is up 10 h 16 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,200 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear2°-2°4 km/h–
9 PMMostly clear1°-2°3 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear1°-3°3 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear0°-3°3 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear0°-4°3 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear-1°-4°3 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear-1°-4°2 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear-1°-4°1 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear-1°-4°1 km/h–
5 AMMostly clear-1°-4°1 km/h–
6 AMMostly clear-1°-4°1 km/h–
7 AMClear sky-1°-4°1 km/h–
8 AMClear sky-2°-4°1 km/h–
9 AMClear sky-1°-4°1 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear0°-3°1 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear2°-1°2 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear3°0°4 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear4°1°4 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear5°1°4 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear5°2°4 km/h–
4 PMClear sky5°1°4 km/h–
5 PMClear sky4°1°4 km/h–
6 PMClear sky3°0°3 km/h–
7 PMClear sky3°0°1 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 7): overcast, high 5°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 19 km/h. Sun up 7:23 AM, down 5:39 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Almanac · Ankara Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Ankara, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
7° colder, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 55 min
Average wind
6 km/h
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Highs fall 7° against October, to near 13°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Ankara in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ankara by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-4°44 mm7 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦✦
February7°-2°34 mm8 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦
March12°1°36 mm9 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
April17°5°37 mm8 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°9°49 mm8 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
June27°13°40 mm8 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°16°11 mm9 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
August31°16°9.0 mm9 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
September26°11°17 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°6°25 mm6 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
November13°0°30 mm6 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
December6°-2°41 mm6 km/h9 h 21 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ankara

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ankara today?

Right now it is 2 °C (35 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like -2 °C (29 °F). Today’s high is 5 °C (40 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (31 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Ankara this week?

No — the next 4 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Ankara?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Ankara?

July, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -4 °C (26 °F). The wettest month is May (49 mm (1.9 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ankara?

September and October. September brings highs near 26 °C (79 °F) and about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain; October highs near 20 °C (67 °F) and 25 mm (1.0 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ankara?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KızılayAnkara0 km WNW13°0°30 mm
ÇankayaAnkara1 km ESE13°0°30 mm
KavaklıdereAnkara1 km SSE12°1°29 mm
MebusevleriAnkara2 km NW13°0°29 mm
BahçelievlerAnkara3 km WNW13°0°29 mm
GaziosmanpaşaAnkara3 km SSE12°1°29 mm
İncirliAnkara7 km N12°0°30 mm
EtlikAnkara7 km NNW12°0°30 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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