Monthly climate guide
Erzurum weather in January
Expect freezing weather in Erzurum in January: afternoons reach about -3°C (26°F), while nights drop to around -14°C (7°F). Around 44 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- January brings mid-winter to Erzurum.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- Just 180 km apart, but Erzurum runs about 14°C cooler than Trabzon this month.
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -14°C, and frost is common.
January is typically Erzurum's coolest month.
Avg high
-3°C
26°F
Avg low
-14°C
7°F
Rainfall
44 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
89%
relative
Sky
73%
cloud · often cloudy
Erzurum weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C / 26°F | -14°C / 7°F | 44 mm | 89% | 73% |
| February | -2°C / 29°F | -13°C / 9°F | 36 mm | 87% | 69% |
| March | 3°C / 37°F | -7°C / 19°F | 43 mm | 78% | 74% |
| April | 10°C / 49°F | -2°C / 28°F | 59 mm | 72% | 69% |
| May | 15°C / 58°F | 3°C / 37°F | 78 mm | 71% | 64% |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 7°C / 44°F | 46 mm | 64% | 35% |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 10°C / 49°F | 25 mm | 59% | 24% |
| August | 26°C / 80°F | 10°C / 51°F | 26 mm | 54% | 22% |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 7°C / 44°F | 39 mm | 55% | 26% |
| October | 14°C / 56°F | 2°C / 35°F | 56 mm | 64% | 45% |
| November | 5°C / 42°F | -4°C / 24°F | 43 mm | 73% | 55% |
| December | -1°C / 31°F | -11°C / 13°F | 45 mm | 85% | 70% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Erzurum?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Erzurum →Other Turkey cities in January
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Erzurum in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Erzurum?
January is cool in Erzurum, with highs around -3°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Erzurum in January?
Average highs are about -3°C (26°F) and average lows about -14°C (7°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Erzurum in January?
Erzurum typically gets around 44 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Erzurum (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.