Your January weather guide
CoolWeather in Belek in January
Belek in January suits a break with cool-weather walks and flexible plans, not a beach holiday built around heat. Average daytime highs are around 14°C, nights fall to around 6°C, and about 11 days have rain. For a UK traveller, the appeal is milder afternoons rather than reliable warmth. Go if you are happy wearing layers and working around showers; choose another month if swimming and long days in beachwear are the priority.
Long-term climate averages for Belek, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Belek, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Belek.
- Average daytime high
- 13.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 17°C
- Average night-time low
- 6.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 2°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.2°C
- London averages 7.4°C in January
- Sea temperature
- 17.8°C
- year to year: 17°C to 19°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.1h
- 53% of 9.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 11
- 193 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 19.6°C
- 2010-01-09
- Record low 1991-2020
- -1.7°C
- 2015-01-09
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 24 min
- 2928 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How January compares
January is the 12th warmest month of the year in Belek. Within Turkey it is 7th of 18 (Turkey in January). Against London's average high of 7.4°C in January, Belek is 6.2°C warmer by day and 4.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in January
The typical January day in Belek peaks at 13.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 16.6°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 6.4°C; one night in ten drops to 2.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest January day here reached 19.6°C (2010-01-09) and the coldest night -1.7°C (2015-01-09).
Rain in January
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 193 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest January was 2019 with 761 mm, the driest 1992 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 71%.
Sea temperature in January
The sea averages 17.8°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 17.0°C to 18.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (29.0°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:08 and sets about 18:02 local time in mid-January. Average cloud cover is 48%.
Is January a good time to visit Belek?
January is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Belek on our scoring are June, September, May; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Make the most of the middle of the day
Plan outdoor time for the middle of the day, when temperatures are closer to the daytime high, rather than expecting warmth from breakfast onwards. There are about 5.1 hours of sunshine within 9.7 hours of daylight, so sunshine is a realistic part of the holiday, but not an all-day promise. A T-shirt might be comfortable briefly in a sheltered sunny spot; keep a jumper and jacket handy rather than packing for summer. After sunset, the average low of 6.4°C makes a warm outer layer useful. The coldest 10% of nights fall to 2.4°C or below, so do not assume every evening will feel mild.
Allow for rain and a cold sea
Rain is a meaningful catch, not just a reason to tuck an umbrella into your bag. With about 11 rainy days, leave room to move outdoor plans around and pack a waterproof jacket and shoes that can cope with wet weather. That does not mean every wet day is a complete washout, but fixed plans that depend on dry skies are a gamble. The sea averages 17.8°C, which is cold for a holiday swim rather than comfortably refreshing. If swimming matters to your trip, check the pool heating arrangements before booking rather than assuming a resort pool will be warm. January works better for time outdoors between showers than for lounging by the water.
A little perspective
Belek through the year
January is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuarySelected | 13.6°C | 6.4°C | 17.8°C | 5.1 | 193 | 11 | 0% |
| February | 14.6°C | 6.4°C | 16.9°C | 5.8 | 112 | 9 | 0% |
| March | 17.2°C | 8.0°C | 16.7°C | 7.0 | 78 | 8 | 0% |
| April | 20.7°C | 10.6°C | 17.9°C | 7.9 | 51 | 7 | 9% |
| Maybest | 25.4°C | 14.8°C | 21.1°C | 9.7 | 41 | 5 | 54% |
| Junebest | 31.0°C | 19.6°C | 24.8°C | 12.6 | 7 | 2 | 98% |
| July | 34.7°C | 23.1°C | 27.8°C | 13.5 | 3 | 1 | 100% |
| August | 34.8°C | 23.6°C | 29.0°C | 12.6 | 2 | 1 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 31.2°C | 20.1°C | 27.8°C | 10.9 | 17 | 2 | 98% |
| October | 26.0°C | 16.0°C | 25.2°C | 8.0 | 76 | 5 | 63% |
| November | 20.0°C | 11.3°C | 22.1°C | 6.3 | 110 | 7 | 7% |
| December | 15.3°C | 8.1°C | 19.6°C | 4.9 | 178 | 11 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Belek in January FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Belek hot in January?
Belek is cool in January: the average daytime high is 13.6°C and nights average 6.4°C. Days over 25°C are rare in January.
Can you swim in the sea in Belek in January?
The sea around Belek averages 17.8°C in January, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 17°C to 19°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Belek in January?
Belek sees about 11 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 193 mm of rain in a typical January. The wettest January between 1991 and 2020 was 2019 (761 mm) and the driest was 1992 (0 mm).
How sunny is Belek in January?
Belek gets around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day in January out of 9.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Belek compare with the UK in January?
Belek is on average 6.2°C warmer than London by day in January (13.6°C against 7.4°C).
What is the hottest January on record in Belek?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest January day in Belek reached 19.6°C on 2010-01-09, and the coldest night dropped to -1.7°C on 2015-01-09.
How much warmer is Belek than London in January?
Belek's average daytime high is 13.6°C, compared with 7.4°C in London, a difference of 6.2°C. That is a noticeable improvement for daytime outings, but it is still jacket weather rather than summer warmth, especially once the sun goes down.
Is January warm enough for sunbathing?
Do not choose January for dependable sunbathing. A sheltered spot may feel pleasant in sunshine, but the average daytime high is only 13.6°C, and days reaching 25°C account for 0%. Pack mainly for cool weather, with lighter layers for sunny spells.
Should I choose another month for a warmer holiday?
Yes, if warmth is the main reason for going. January is Belek's coldest month. May, June and September are better overall choices for holiday weather here, so consider those instead if January's cool days, cold sea and rain would limit your enjoyment.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Belek. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.3 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C