Swimming in Turkey in january 2025 Sea temperature by city in january

Do you want to go to the beach in Turkey in january 2025? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in january in Turkey by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.

Sea temperature in Turkey in january 2025

Here, find the average sea temperature in Turkey in january in several coastal cities.

Alanya

on average:

64°F

min: 62°F / max: 67°F

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Antalya

on average:

64°F

min: 61°F / max: 67°F

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Bodrum

on average:

64°F

min: 61°F / max: 67°F

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Istanbul

on average:

48°F

min: 44°F / max: 51°F

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Izmir

on average:

61°F

min: 59°F / max: 64°F

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Marmaris

on average:

64°F

min: 61°F / max: 68°F

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Side

on average:

65°F

min: 62°F / max: 68°F

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Belek

on average:

65°F

min: 62°F / max: 68°F

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Çanakkale

on average:

56°F

min: 53°F / max: 60°F

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Dalaman

on average:

64°F

min: 61°F / max: 68°F

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Didim

on average:

64°F

min: 61°F / max: 67°F

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Kemer

on average:

65°F

min: 61°F / max: 67°F

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Sinop

on average:

50°F

min: 46°F / max: 54°F

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Tekirdağ

on average:

49°F

min: 45°F / max: 53°F

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Trabzon

on average:

51°F

min: 45°F / max: 57°F

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Amasra

on average:

48°F

min: 44°F / max: 52°F

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Anamur

on average:

64°F

min: 62°F / max: 68°F

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Andifli

on average:

64°F

min: 61°F / max: 67°F

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Bandırma

on average:

50°F

min: 47°F / max: 53°F

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Boldağ

on average:

63°F

min: 61°F / max: 66°F

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Where should you go swimming in Turkey in the month of january?

Swimming in Turkey in january is cool (in the best case scenario)

In january in Turkey swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

Swimming in january in Alanya, Antalya, Bodrum, Marmaris, Side, Belek, Dalaman, Didim, Kemer, Anamur, Andifli and Boldağ is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 67°F, it can also go as low as 62°F. Note that the average is 64°F.

Swimming in january in Izmir is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 59°F/max: 64°F).

Forget about swimming in Istanbul, Çanakkale, Sinop, Tekirdağ, Trabzon, Amasra and Bandırma in january! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 44°F (and only 51°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!

Where to go swimming in Turkey in january: the map of sea temperatures

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Water temperature and seasonal norms in january

Alanya

January
Average sea temperature 64°F
Minimum sea temperature 62°F
Maximum sea temperature 67°F
Average outside temperature 58°F
Maximum outside temperature 59°F
Minimum outside temperature 56°F
Precipitation 10in
Number of days of precipitation 9 jour(s)
(29%)
Cloud cover 30%
Our opinion cool swimming

More information on swimming in Alanya in january

Antalya

January
Average sea temperature 64°F
Minimum sea temperature 61°F
Maximum sea temperature 67°F
Average outside temperature 52°F
Maximum outside temperature 58°F
Minimum outside temperature 49°F
Precipitation 11.2in
Number of days of precipitation 10 jour(s)
(32%)
Cloud cover 36%
Our opinion cool swimming

More information on swimming in Antalya in january

Bodrum

January
Average sea temperature 64°F
Minimum sea temperature 61°F
Maximum sea temperature 67°F
Average outside temperature 56°F
Maximum outside temperature 58°F
Minimum outside temperature 54°F
Precipitation 10.3in
Number of days of precipitation 11 jour(s)
(35%)
Cloud cover 38%
Our opinion cool swimming

More information on swimming in Bodrum in january

Istanbul

January
Average sea temperature 48°F
Minimum sea temperature 44°F
Maximum sea temperature 51°F
Average outside temperature 47°F
Maximum outside temperature 50°F
Minimum outside temperature 45°F
Precipitation 4.4in
Number of days of precipitation 7 jour(s)
(22%)
Cloud cover 55%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Istanbul in january

Izmir

January
Average sea temperature 61°F
Minimum sea temperature 59°F
Maximum sea temperature 64°F
Average outside temperature 49°F
Maximum outside temperature 54°F
Minimum outside temperature 45°F
Precipitation 6.7in
Number of days of precipitation 8 jour(s)
(26%)
Cloud cover 42%
Our opinion cold swimming

More information on swimming in Izmir in january

List of coastal cities in Turkey

Alanya in januarycool swimming
Antalya in januarycool swimming
Bodrum in januarycool swimming
Istanbul in januaryfreezing swimming
Izmir in januarycold swimming
Marmaris in januarycool swimming
Side in januarycool swimming
Belek in januarycool swimming
Çanakkale in januaryfreezing swimming
Dalaman in januarycool swimming
Didim in januarycool swimming
Kemer in januarycool swimming
Sinop in januaryfreezing swimming
Tekirdağ in januaryfreezing swimming
Trabzon in januaryfreezing swimming
Amasra in januaryfreezing swimming
Anamur in januarycool swimming
Andifli in januarycool swimming
Bandırma in januaryfreezing swimming
Boldağ in januarycool swimming
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