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

In January, Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm of rain; Side averages 13°C high / 7°C low with about 220 mm.

Istanbul vs Side in January

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

Istanbul vs Side — January climate, side by side

	🇹🇷 Istanbul	🇹🇷 Side
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	53/100 (D)
Feels-like high	6°C	10°C
Avg high / low	10° / 5°	13° / 7°
Rainfall	102 mm	220 mm
Rainy days	14	14
Humidity	77%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	65	43

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

Month by month

Istanbul 🇹🇷 Turkeycold, rainy, muggy air · best May59
Side 🇹🇷 Turkeycool, soaked, clean air · best September53

Istanbul vs Side in January — FAQ

Is January better in Istanbul or Side?: Istanbul is the better pick in January — 59 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air, while Side is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Side in January?: In January, Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm of rain; Side averages 13°C high / 7°C low with about 220 mm.