Monthly climate guide
Tarsus weather in January
January in Tarsus is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and night-time lows near 4°C (39°F). The month usually brings about 119 mm of rain (wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than December and 3°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- In Tarsus, January is mid-winter.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- Rain is above Tarsus's usual level, by about 134%.
- Just 30 km apart, but Tarsus runs about 8°C warmer than Mersin this month.
January is typically Tarsus's coolest month.
Avg high
12°C
54°F
Avg low
4°C
39°F
Rainfall
119 mm
wet
Humidity
72%
relative
Sky
66%
cloud · often cloudy
Tarsus weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 4°C / 39°F | 119 mm | 72% | 66% |
| February | 15°C / 59°F | 5°C / 42°F | 72 mm | 70% | 58% |
| March | 18°C / 65°F | 8°C / 46°F | 67 mm | 68% | 52% |
| April | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 53°F | 36 mm | 63% | 46% |
| May | 28°C / 83°F | 16°C / 61°F | 47 mm | 59% | 42% |
| June | 34°C / 92°F | 21°C / 70°F | 25 mm | 51% | 24% |
| July | 38°C / 101°F | 25°C / 76°F | 4 mm | 41% | 17% |
| August | 38°C / 101°F | 25°C / 77°F | 6 mm | 42% | 16% |
| September | 35°C / 94°F | 22°C / 72°F | 21 mm | 44% | 20% |
| October | 28°C / 83°F | 17°C / 63°F | 33 mm | 47% | 37% |
| November | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 52 mm | 53% | 49% |
| December | 15°C / 59°F | 6°C / 44°F | 129 mm | 64% | 60% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Tarsus?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Tarsus →Other Turkey cities in January
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Tarsus in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Tarsus?
January is cool in Tarsus, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Tarsus in January?
Average highs are about 12°C (54°F) and average lows about 4°C (39°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Tarsus in January?
Tarsus typically gets around 119 mm of rain in January — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Tarsus (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.