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

In January, Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm of rain; Pamukkale averages 12°C high / 4°C low with about 83 mm.

Istanbul vs Pamukkale in January

Pamukkale is the better pick in January — 66 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pamukkale is cool, rainy, clean air, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.

Istanbul vs Pamukkale — January climate, side by side

	🇹🇷 Istanbul	🇹🇷 Pamukkale
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	66/100 (C)
Feels-like high	6°C	10°C
Avg high / low	10° / 5°	12° / 4°
Rainfall	102 mm	83 mm
Rainy days	14	10
Humidity	77%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	65	39

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

Month by month

Istanbul 🇹🇷 Turkeycold, rainy, muggy air · best May59
Pamukkale 🇹🇷 Turkeycool, rainy, clean air · best April66

Istanbul vs Pamukkale in January — FAQ

Is January better in Istanbul or Pamukkale?: Pamukkale is the better pick in January — 66 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pamukkale is cool, rainy, clean air, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Pamukkale in January?: In January, Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm of rain; Pamukkale averages 12°C high / 4°C low with about 83 mm.