Bangkok vs Istanbul in January

Bangkok is the better pick in January — 79 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, very humid.

Bangkok vs IstanbulJanuary climate, side by side

BangkokIstanbul
Comfort score79/100 (B)62/100 (C)
Feels-like high34°C6°C
Avg high / low31° / 22°9° / 5°
Rainfall7 mm92 mm
Rainy days113
Humidity63%77%
Air quality (AQI)15465

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

Bangkok vs Istanbul in January — FAQ

Is January better in Bangkok or Istanbul?
Bangkok is the better pick in January — 79 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, very humid.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Istanbul in January?
In January, Bangkok averages 31°C high / 22°C low with about 7 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 9°C high / 5°C low with about 92 mm.