Coldest Cities in Turkey

Top 100 cities ranked by coldest cities

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Coldest Cities — Turkey

1 Göle 86 37°F

2 Çıldır 86 37°F

3 Ardahan 86 38°F

4 Hanak 86 38°F

5 Karayazı 25 38°F

6 Arpaçay 84 38°F

7 Tortum 25 39°F

8 Sarıkamış 84 40°F

9 Tekman 25 40°F

10 Kars 84 41°F

11 Erzurum 25 41°F

12 Cimin 24 41°F

13 Hacılar 38 41°F

14 Varto 49 42°F

15 Kağızman 84 42°F

16 Taşlıçay 04 42°F

17 Karakoyunlu 88 42°F

18 Ilıca 25 42°F

19 Eleşkirt 04 42°F

20 Pasinler 25 42°F

21 İspir 25 42°F

22 Aydıntepe 77 43°F

23 Şavşat 08 43°F

24 Horasan 25 43°F

25 Aşkale 25 43°F

26 Özalp 65 43°F

27 Çat 25 43°F

28 Akyaka 84 43°F

29 Karaçoban 25 43°F

30 Hınıs 25 43°F

31 Ağrı 04 43°F

32 Oltu 25 43°F

33 Narman 25 43°F

34 Gevaş 65 44°F

35 Diyadin 04 44°F

36 Bayburt 77 44°F

37 Akdağmadeni 66 44°F

38 Karlıova 12 44°F

39 Patnos 04 44°F

40 Pınarbaşı 38 44°F

41 Pazaryolu 25 44°F

42 Köse 69 45°F

43 Göksun 46 45°F

44 Kangal 58 45°F

45 Erciş 65 45°F

46 Gürün 58 45°F

47 Altınyayla 58 45°F

48 Kale 44 45°F

49 Çayırlı 24 45°F

50 Başçiftlik 60 45°F

51 Başkale 65 45°F

52 Malazgirt 49 45°F

53 Doğansu 04 45°F

54 Uzundere 25 45°F

55 Mesudiye 52 46°F

56 Yıldızeli 58 46°F

57 Hadim 71 46°F

58 İmranlı 58 46°F

59 Taşkent 71 46°F

60 Atkaracalar 82 46°F

61 Yeşilova 81 46°F

62 Bulanık 49 46°F

63 Ovacık 62 46°F

64 Şiran 69 46°F

65 Tatvan 13 46°F

66 Van 65 46°F

67 Gümüşhane 69 46°F

68 Sarıveliler 78 46°F

69 Daday 37 46°F

70 Orta 82 46°F

71 Çerkeş 82 46°F

72 Suşehri 58 46°F

73 Aksu 58 46°F

74 Devrekani 37 46°F

75 Tercan 24 47°F

76 Çayıralan 66 47°F

77 Refahiye 24 47°F

78 Zara 58 47°F

79 Akkuş 52 47°F

80 Kuluncak 44 47°F

81 Tufanbeyli 81 47°F

82 Ardanuç 08 47°F

83 Kurşunlu 82 47°F

84 Gerede 14 47°F

85 Yusufeli 08 47°F

86 Mengen 14 47°F

87 Hakkâri 70 47°F

88 Yapraklı 82 47°F

89 Tomarza 38 47°F

90 Derbent 71 47°F

91 Koyulhisar 58 47°F

92 Tosya 37 47°F

93 Muş 49 47°F

94 Niğde 73 47°F

95 Ilgaz 82 47°F

96 Yüksekova 70 47°F

97 Bitlis 13 47°F

98 Bünyan 38 47°F

99 Kelkit 69 47°F

100 Felahiye 38 47°F

The coldest cities in Turkey experience low average annual temperatures, with long winters and significant snowfall. Göle has an average annual temperature of just 37°F.

Cold-climate cities often feature distinct four-season lifestyles with winter sports, fall foliage, and summer outdoor recreation. Many residents value the seasonal changes and outdoor activities that come with colder climates, including skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing.

Living in cold-climate cities typically means higher heating costs, the need for winter-ready vehicles and clothing, and seasonal challenges like snow removal. However, these cities often compensate with lower costs of living, less crowding, and strong community bonds forged through shared seasonal experiences.

Did You Know?

1. At 37°F average, Göle experiences temperatures well below freezing for months each year.
2. Cold-climate cities often have underground walkway systems, enclosed skyways, or heated bus shelters to help residents navigate harsh winters.
3. Despite the cold, many of these cities rank high in quality of life due to strong economies, good schools, and vibrant cultural scenes.

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