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Ankara Weather in April

Ankara in April

The short of it: Ankara in April averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 5 °C (40 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 13 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 5° · rain 37 mm · daylight 13 h 13 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & October

Thirty years of records give Ankara an average April high of 17°, a low of 5° and some 37 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against March, to near 17°; nights run about 5°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 13 min in mid-April, 83 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Ankara runs about middling and wetter than most in April. Kızılay, 0 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

April in Ankara, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus March
5° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 13 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KızılayAnkara0 km WNW17°5°37 mm
ÇankayaAnkara1 km ESE17°5°37 mm
KavaklıdereAnkara1 km SSE17°4°38 mm
MebusevleriAnkara2 km NW17°4°36 mm
BahçelievlerAnkara3 km WNW17°4°36 mm
GaziosmanpaşaAnkara3 km SSE17°4°38 mm
İncirliAnkara7 km N17°4°37 mm
EtlikAnkara7 km NNW17°4°38 mm

The Almanac · Ankara Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against March, to near 17°; nights run about 5°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 5th wettest month.

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 in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ankara in April?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 5 °C (40 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against March, to near 17°; nights run about 5°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Ankara?

The Almanac gives April 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Ankara in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 13 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 21 min in December to 14 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Ankara in April?

Hardly — April nights average 5 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ankara in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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