Climate Insights for Ankara Etimesgut Air Base

The climate in Ankara Etimesgut Air Base is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 426mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 65mm of rainfall. Ankara Etimesgut Air Base is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Ankara Etimesgut Air Base vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Ankara Etimesgut Air Base is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 426mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 65mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 8mm. That's 57mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 37cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 15cm.

Ankara Etimesgut Air Base is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Ankara Etimesgut Air Base, which began on March 20, 2026. Ankara Etimesgut Air Base is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Ankara Etimesgut Air Base is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 24mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ankara Etimesgut Air Base based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.