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

In January, Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm of rain; Rize averages 11°C high / 4°C low with about 152 mm.

Istanbul vs Rize in January

Istanbul and Rize are nearly tied in January — 59 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air; Rize is cold, soaked, clean air.

Istanbul vs Rize — January climate, side by side

	Istanbul	Rize
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	61/100 (C)
Feels-like high	6°C	8°C
Avg high / low	10° / 5°	11° / 4°
Rainfall	102 mm	152 mm
Rainy days	14	15
Humidity	77%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	65	40

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

Istanbul vs Rize in January — FAQ

Is January better in Istanbul or Rize?: Istanbul and Rize are nearly tied in January — 59 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air; Rize is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Rize in January?: In January, Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm of rain; Rize averages 11°C high / 4°C low with about 152 mm.