Gölbaşı climate
Gölbaşı (Turkey) has a hot-summer continental (dry summer) climate (Köppen Dsa). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C52 °F, and about 432 mm17 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Gölbaşı climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 337 | −622 | −130 | 502.0 | 28 |
| Feb | 643 | −425 | 134 | 371.5 | 22 |
| Mar | 1152 | −130 | 541 | 441.7 | 16 |
| Apr | 1762 | 338 | 1050 | 401.6 | 6 |
| May | 2271 | 847 | 1559 | 522.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 2780 | 1254 | 2067 | 461.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 3188 | 1559 | 2374 | 150.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 1660 | 2474 | 150.6 | 0 |
| Sep | 2679 | 1253 | 1966 | 200.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 1966 | 643 | 1355 | 351.4 | 2 |
| Nov | 1253 | 032 | 643 | 311.2 | 12 |
| Dec | 541 | −425 | 133 | 471.9 | 24 |
| Year | 3289 | −622 | 1152 | 43217 | 111 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86% | 73% | 1.9 | 9:39 |
| Feb | 78% | 68% | 2.9 | 10:38 |
| Mar | 71% | 62% | 4.1 | 11:50 |
| Apr | 65% | 58% | 5.4 | 13:12 |
| May | 63% | 52% | 6.5 | 14:21 |
| Jun | 58% | 37% | 7.3 | 14:58 |
| Jul | 49% | 21% | 7.7 | 14:43 |
| Aug | 45% | 20% | 6.8 | 13:43 |
| Sep | 50% | 29% | 5.4 | 12:23 |
| Oct | 61% | 44% | 3.7 | 11:04 |
| Nov | 72% | 52% | 2.5 | 9:55 |
| Dec | 82% | 69% | 1.7 | 9:22 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Gölbaşı is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 16 °C60 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 3 °C37 °F and lows −6 °C22 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.8 °C44.6 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 432 mm17 in. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 32% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: July and August. The wettest month is May (52 mm2.1 in), the driest is August (15 mm0.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 45% in August to 86% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 20%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in November to 8 km/h (5 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.4 hours in December to 15.0 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 17 cm.
Best time to visit Gölbaşı
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September and October. Average highs then reach 19 °C66 °F to 27 °C80 °F. Precipitation is 20 mm0.8 in to 52 mm2.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 3 °C37 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Gölbaşı
- Winter (December–February) — highs 337 to 6 °C43 °F, lows −622 to −4 °C25 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1152 to 22 °C71 °F, lows −130 to 8 °C47 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2780 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1254 to 16 °C60 °F, about 25 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1253 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 032 to 12 °C53 °F, about 29 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Gölbaşı compares
The nearest larger place is Ankara, about 15 km to the north. Compared with it, Gölbaşı is on average 0.9 °C1.6 °F cooler. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in December (1.1 °C2 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 87 places in Turkey. By annual mean temperature, Gölbaşı is the 81st warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 68th wettest. See all of them on the Turkey climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Simferopol (Ukraine, Cfa), Odesa (Ukraine, Dfa) and Zanjan (Iran, Dsb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Ankara 15 km · 12 °C54 °F · 419 mm16 in
- Climate in Kırıkkale 60 km · 13 °C55 °F · 436 mm17 in
- Climate in Kırşehir 137 km · 12 °C54 °F · 374 mm15 in
- Climate in Bolu 147 km · 12 °C54 °F · 561 mm22 in
- Climate in Karabük 158 km · 15 °C58 °F · 682 mm27 in
- Climate in Düzce 182 km · 15 °C58 °F · 753 mm30 in
- Climate in Aksaray 189 km · 13 °C55 °F · 343 mm14 in
- Climate in Kastamonu 194 km · 11 °C52 °F · 642 mm25 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Gölbaşı?
August is the warmest month in Gölbaşı. Its average high is 32 °C (89 °F) and its average low is 16 °C (60 °F).
What is the coldest month in Gölbaşı?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 3 °C (37 °F) and its average low is -6 °C (22 °F).
When does it rain the most in Gölbaşı?
May is the wettest month with about 52 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Gölbaşı?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.