SeasonMapSafranbolu weather in January
Turkey
January in Safranbolu: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Safranbolu · #1073 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 52/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Safranbolu climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 89 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 38 cm / 15 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Safranbolu 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 Safranbolu'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 weatherSafranbolu's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Safranbolu in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 38 cm of snow falls in the month.
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Safranbolu in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Safranbolu?
- January in Safranbolu: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Safranbolu on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
- What is the weather like in Safranbolu in January?
- In January, Safranbolu averages a daily high of 6.8°C and a low of -2.4°C, with about 89.1 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Safranbolu in January?
- Safranbolu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.
- Does it snow in Safranbolu in January?
- Safranbolu sees roughly 38 cm of snowfall in January.