What is the weather like in Antalya vs Istanbul in January?

In January, Antalya averages 15°C high / 6°C low with about 221 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm.

Antalya vs Istanbul in January

Istanbul is the better pick in January — 59 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air, while Antalya is cool, soaked, clean air.

Antalya vs Istanbul — January climate, side by side

	Antalya	Istanbul
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	59/100 (D)
Feels-like high	13°C	6°C
Avg high / low	15° / 6°	10° / 5°
Rainfall	221 mm	102 mm
Rainy days	15	14
Humidity	72%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	48	65

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Antalya vs Istanbul in January — FAQ

Is January better in Antalya or Istanbul?: Istanbul is the better pick in January — 59 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air, while Antalya is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Antalya vs Istanbul in January?: In January, Antalya averages 15°C high / 6°C low with about 221 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm.