SeasonMapAnkara weather in November
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November in Ankara: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Ankara · #682 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Ankara in November
Other months in Ankara
The Türkiye forum's read on Ankara in September is dry heat by day and chilly at night, and the record is emphatic about both halves: highs near 27°C, lows near 14°C, and rain on fewer than two days across the whole month. That thirteen-degree daily swing is the thing to pack for — layers, plus a light waterproof if the trip also takes in Cappadocia, which regulars describe as behaving much the same way. September is broadly rated the better half of a window that starts going hit-and-miss from the middle of October, when thunderstorms and heavy rain arrive.
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Ankara climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 40 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.4 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 59 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ankara in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsAtatürk commemoration, First-term mid-break in Turkey(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ankara's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherAnkara's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Ankara in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Atatürk commemoration
9–11 NovNational holidayCrowdedAt five past nine on the 10th the sirens sound and the country stops where it stands. In Ankara the queue up to Anıtkabir runs for hours, which is either the reason to be here or the reason not to be. Source ↗
- Season
Winter inversion
15 Nov – 28 Feb · usuallyWinter smogThe city sits in a bowl and cold, still weather traps household heating smoke in it for days at a time. It is nothing like as bad as it was in the coal years, but the hills above still look down on a lid. Source ↗
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Ankara in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Ankara?
- November in Ankara: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Ankara on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Ankara in November?
- In November, Ankara averages a daily high of 15°C and a low of 5°C, with about 40.1 mm of rain over roughly 5.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ankara in November?
- Ankara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in November.