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

In January, Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm of rain; Safranbolu averages 7°C high / -2°C low with about 87 mm.

Istanbul vs Safranbolu in January

Istanbul is the better pick in January — 59 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air, while Safranbolu is cold, rainy, clean air.

Istanbul vs Safranbolu — January climate, side by side

	Istanbul	Safranbolu
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	53/100 (D)
Feels-like high	6°C	4°C
Avg high / low	10° / 5°	7° / -2°
Rainfall	102 mm	87 mm
Rainy days	14	14
Humidity	77%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	65	35

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

Istanbul vs Safranbolu in January — FAQ

Is January better in Istanbul or Safranbolu?: Istanbul is the better pick in January — 59 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air, while Safranbolu is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Safranbolu in January?: In January, Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm of rain; Safranbolu averages 7°C high / -2°C low with about 87 mm.