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Marmaris in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Marmaris in January is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 12 °C, and the sea is about 18 °C. With about 13 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
38/100 · #12
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#12
Sun
#11
Sea warmth
#9
Published best categories: none
Marmaris · JanuaryPhoto: Cookies4ever · CC0Climate facts
- Average high
- 12 °C
- Average low
- 6 °C
- Sea
- 18 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 13 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 14 | 8 | 13 | 166 | 2.6 | 78 | 3.0 | 20 | 44 |
| January (selected) | 12 | 6 | 13 | 157 | 2.9 | 79 | 3.1 | 18 | 38 |
| February | 13 | 6 | 11 | 111 | 3.9 | 78 | 3.3 | 17 | 42 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (38/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +6 | +1.8 °C | +1.8 °C | -0.1 | +9 mm | -0.3 h | -1 % | -0.1 m/s | +1.5 °C |
| February | +4 | +0.4 °C | -0.1 °C | -1.9 | -46.4 mm | +1 h | -1 % | +0.2 m/s | -0.9 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Marmaris in January?
The average daily high is around 12 °C, with an average daily low of about 6 °C.
Can you swim in Marmaris in January?
The sea is about 18 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Marmaris in January?
The curated estimate is about 13 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 157 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Marmaris?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Marmaris. For a beach trip: May, June, September and October. January is not among them.