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

In January, Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm of rain; Izmir averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 146 mm.

Istanbul vs Izmir in January

Istanbul and Izmir are nearly tied in January — 59 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air; Izmir is cool, rainy, muggy air.

Istanbul vs Izmir — January climate, side by side

	Istanbul	Izmir
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	62/100 (C)
Feels-like high	6°C	10°C
Avg high / low	10° / 5°	13° / 6°
Rainfall	102 mm	146 mm
Rainy days	14	12
Humidity	77%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	65	64

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

Istanbul vs Izmir in January — FAQ

Is January better in Istanbul or Izmir?: Istanbul and Izmir are nearly tied in January — 59 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air; Izmir is cool, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Izmir in January?: In January, Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm of rain; Izmir averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 146 mm.