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Ankara Province

Region · 🇹🇷 Türkiye
Population 5,503,985
Area 25,621 km²
Time zone Europe/Istanbul
Official website www.ankara.gov.tr
Ankara Province

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Ankara Essentials

Ankara serves as a window into Turkey’s evolution, from the ancient Phrygian capital of Gordium to the monumental Anıtkabir, the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations showcases artifacts from the Paleolithic to the Hittite eras, while the hilltop Citadel and the 1st-century Temple of Augustus highlight Roman and Byzantine layers. Modern landmarks like the neoclassical Kocatepe Mosque and the 125-meter Atakule Tower provide a contrast to the archaeological remains of the Roman Baths and the Ethnography Museum’s focus on Turkic heritage.

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Editor's Choice

Ankara’s architectural landscape spans millennia, from the 7th-century walls of the Ankara Citadel to the modernist lines of Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The city’s museums house extensive collections, including Hittite artifacts at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and Turkic cultural heritage at the Ethnography Museum. Industrial history meets contemporary art at Cer Modern, a repurposed train depot, while the Ulucanlar Prison Museum documents Turkey’s political history. Nearby, the Gordium Museum offers insight into the ancient Phrygian capital and the legendary King Midas.

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Hidden Gems

Beyond Ankara's modern skyline lies a landscape shaped by Phrygian and Roman civilizations. This collection features Gordium, the ancient Phrygian capital, and the Great Tumulus of Midas. Within the city center, the Temple of Augustus preserves the Res Gestae Divi Augusti inscription, while the nearby Roman Baths showcase 3rd-century engineering. Further afield, the rock-cut reliefs of Gavurkale and the massive Hacıtuğrul settlement mound offer insights into the region's Iron Age and Hittite history.

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Ankara Province — Map

Ankara Province — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -11°–12°
  • -3° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 7°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -8°–15°
  • -2° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 6°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -5°–20°
  • 1° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 7°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 18° (feels like 14°) · extremes -1°–25°
  • 5° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 11°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 5°–29°
  • 10° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 10°–33°
  • 14° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 32° (feels like 30°) · extremes 13°–37°
  • 17° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 32° (feels like 30°) · extremes 13°–37°
  • 18° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 27° (feels like 25°) · extremes 8°–33°
  • 13° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 2°–27°
  • 9° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -3°–21°
  • 3° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -7°–14°
  • 0° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 9°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Turkish Lira TRY ₺ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112 Ambulance
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Turkish
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+90
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Ankara Province
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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