Ankara is high and dry, with proper seasons: hot summers, snowy winters and short, pleasant springs and autumns.
Cool in March, warm by May at 20 to 25°C, with blossom in the parks. A good time for the museums and Anıtkabir.
Hot and dry at 30 to 35°C but with cool nights. The city empties in August.
September and October are the best months, with clear skies and mild days.
Cold, often below freezing, with snow. Dress for the cold; the museums and Anıtkabir are quiet and atmospheric.
May, June, September and October. Winter works for museum-focused trips if you dress for the cold.
See the top things to do in Ankara, how to get there and where to stay. For the whole country, read the best time to visit Turkey.