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

In January, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm.

Bangkok vs Istanbul in January

Bangkok is the better pick in January — 73 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.

Bangkok vs Istanbul — January climate, side by side

	🇹🇭 Bangkok	🇹🇷 Istanbul
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	59/100 (D)
Feels-like high	36°C	6°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	10° / 5°
Rainfall	21 mm	102 mm
Rainy days	4	14
Humidity	66%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	154	65

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

Month by month

Bangkok 🇹🇭 Thailandsweltering, dry, poor air quality · best December73
Istanbul 🇹🇷 Turkeycold, rainy, muggy air · best May59

Bangkok vs Istanbul in January — FAQ

Is January better in Bangkok or Istanbul?: Bangkok is the better pick in January — 73 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Istanbul in January?: In January, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm.