SeasonMapÜrgüp (Ürgüp) weather in January
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January in Ürgüp: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Ürgüp · #704 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ürgüp climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Rainfall | 51 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 21.5 cm / 8.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ürgüp 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)
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Best months for Ürgüp'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 weatherÜrgüp's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Ürgüp in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Winter balloon cancellations
1 Dec – 28 Feb · usuallyWind seasonClosuresSurface wind, fog and low cloud ground a large share of December-to-February mornings, with cancellation rates reported above half on individual days. Give a balloon flight three mornings of buffer if it is the reason for the trip.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ürgüp — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Ürgüp?
Ürgüp in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Ürgüp?
- January in Ürgüp: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Ürgüp on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Ürgüp in January?
- In January, Ürgüp averages a daily high of 6°C and a low of -4.4°C, with about 51.3 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ürgüp in January?
- Ürgüp has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in January.
- Does it snow in Ürgüp in January?
- Ürgüp sees roughly 21.5 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — January
Within 300 km: Göreme's Winter balloon cancellations around 1 Dec – 28 Feb.