SeasonMapKalkan weather in January
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January in Kalkan: cool, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 16 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Kalkan · #982 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kalkan climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 15°C / 58°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 47°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 66°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 205 mm / 8.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3 cm / 1.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kalkan in January
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.
BusySemester (winter) break in Turkey, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kalkan'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).
Toughest weatherKalkan's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Kalkan in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Winter shutdown
5 Nov – 25 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresA resort built around one summer trade: most of the harbour restaurants, the boat operators and a good share of the hotels close, and the wet months land squarely on the empty ones. A handful of places stay open for residents.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kalkan — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Kalkan in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kalkan?
- January in Kalkan: cool, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 16 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Kalkan on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Kalkan in January?
- In January, Kalkan averages a daily high of 14.5°C and a low of 8.5°C, with about 204.7 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kalkan in January?
- Kalkan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
- Does it snow in Kalkan in January?
- Kalkan sees roughly 3 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — January
Within 300 km: Selçuk's Efes Camel Wrestling Festival on 18 Jan, and Kaş's The town shuts around 15 Nov – 15 Mar.