Your January weather guide
CoolWeather in Lara Beach in January
January in Lara Beach suits a cool-weather break, not a beach holiday built around swimming or sunbathing. Daytime temperatures average about 13°C, falling to around 5°C at night, and there are about 13 rainy days. For a UK traveller, the appeal is milder afternoons rather than proper warmth. Go if you are happy taking walks between showers and spending wet spells indoors; choose another month if reliable outdoor weather is the priority.
Long-term climate averages for Antalya (Lara), not a forecast · 1991-2020
Lara Beach, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Antalya (Lara).
- Average daytime high
- 12.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 16°C
- Average night-time low
- 5.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 2°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.2°C
- London averages 7.4°C in January
- Sea temperature
- 17.7°C
- year to year: 17°C to 19°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.7h
- 48% of 9.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 13
- 217 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 18.8°C
- 2010-01-08
- Record low 1991-2020
- -2.5°C
- 2015-01-08
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 24 min
- 2900 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 Lara Beach. Within Turkey it is 12th of 18 (Turkey in January). Against London's average high of 7.4°C in January, Lara Beach is 5.2°C warmer by day and 3.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in January
The typical January day in Lara Beach peaks at 12.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 15.7°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 5.4°C; one night in ten drops to 1.7°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 18.8°C (2010-01-08) and the coldest night -2.5°C (2015-01-08).
Rain in January
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 13 days with 1 mm or more, 217 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest January was 2019 with 582 mm, the driest 1992 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 72%.
Sea temperature in January
The sea averages 17.7°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 16.9°C to 18.5°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (29.0°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:10 and sets about 18:03 local time in mid-January. Average cloud cover is 52%.
Is January a good time to visit Lara Beach?
January is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Lara Beach on our scoring are June, September, May; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Pack for cool afternoons and wet spells
January is Lara Beach's coldest month, so pack layers rather than relying on summer clothes. A jumper and waterproof jacket make more sense for daytime outings, with a warmer layer for evenings. Even the warmer days are modest: the warmest 10% reach 15.7°C or more, while the coldest 10% of nights fall to 1.7°C or below. Rain is a significant catch, not just a reason to carry a light umbrella. With 217.0 mm across the month, waterproof footwear and flexible plans are sensible. Keep outdoor plans movable rather than committing your whole stay to activities that need dry weather.
Use the daylight, but do not count on swimming
The sea averages 17.7°C, which is cold for holiday swimming. If a comfortable dip is central to your plans, January is a poor fit; spending time beside the water is a more realistic expectation than spending much time in it. There is about 4.7 hours of sunshine within 9.7 hours of daylight, so some sunshine is possible without making this a reliably sunny break. Aim for outdoor time around midday, when conditions are more likely to feel comfortable, and keep an indoor alternative ready. May, June and September are better months to consider if your dates are flexible and weather drives the decision.
A little perspective
Lara Beach 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 | 12.6°C | 5.4°C | 17.7°C | 4.7 | 217 | 13 | 0% |
| February | 13.6°C | 5.6°C | 16.8°C | 5.3 | 134 | 11 | 0% |
| March | 16.4°C | 7.2°C | 16.6°C | 6.5 | 110 | 10 | 0% |
| April | 20.0°C | 10.0°C | 17.8°C | 7.5 | 72 | 8 | 7% |
| Maybest | 24.8°C | 14.3°C | 21.1°C | 9.4 | 50 | 6 | 45% |
| Junebest | 30.4°C | 19.3°C | 24.8°C | 12.4 | 9 | 2 | 95% |
| July | 34.3°C | 22.9°C | 27.8°C | 13.4 | 3 | 1 | 100% |
| August | 34.2°C | 23.3°C | 29.0°C | 12.6 | 3 | 1 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 30.3°C | 19.6°C | 27.7°C | 10.7 | 23 | 2 | 95% |
| October | 24.8°C | 15.2°C | 25.1°C | 7.7 | 101 | 6 | 50% |
| November | 18.9°C | 10.3°C | 22.0°C | 6.0 | 135 | 8 | 5% |
| December | 14.1°C | 7.1°C | 19.5°C | 4.6 | 228 | 13 | 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
Lara Beach in January FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Lara Beach hot in January?
Lara Beach is cool in January: the average daytime high is 12.6°C and nights average 5.4°C. Days over 25°C are rare in January.
Can you swim in the sea in Lara Beach in January?
The sea around Lara Beach averages 17.7°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 Lara Beach in January?
Lara Beach sees about 13 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 217 mm of rain in a typical January. The wettest January between 1991 and 2020 was 2019 (582 mm) and the driest was 1992 (0 mm).
How sunny is Lara Beach in January?
Lara Beach gets around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day in January out of 9.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Lara Beach compare with the UK in January?
Lara Beach is on average 5.2°C warmer than London by day in January (12.6°C against 7.4°C).
What is the hottest January on record in Lara Beach?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest January day in Lara Beach reached 18.8°C on 2010-01-08, and the coldest night dropped to -2.5°C on 2015-01-08.
How much warmer is Lara Beach than London in January?
Lara Beach's average daytime high is 12.6°C, compared with 7.4°C in London, a difference of 5.2°C. That is a noticeable improvement for afternoon walks, but it still calls for layers rather than beachwear, especially once the sun goes down.
Is the flight short enough for a winter break?
The flight from London takes about 4 h 24 min, making Lara Beach a short-haul option. That can suit a winter break, provided you are travelling for a change of scene and milder afternoons rather than guaranteed warmth or sea swimming.
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 Antalya (Antalya (Lara)). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.1 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