Istanbul vs Ulaanbaatar in January

Istanbul is the better pick in January — 62 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, very humid, while Ulaanbaatar is freezing, dry.

Istanbul vs UlaanbaatarJanuary climate, side by side

IstanbulUlaanbaatar
Comfort score62/100 (C)31/100 (F)
Feels-like high6°C-16°C
Avg high / low9° / 5°-11° / -24°
Rainfall92 mm1 mm
Rainy days130
Humidity77%69%
Air quality (AQI)6592

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

Istanbul vs Ulaanbaatar in January — FAQ

Is January better in Istanbul or Ulaanbaatar?
Istanbul is the better pick in January — 62 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, very humid, while Ulaanbaatar is freezing, dry.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Ulaanbaatar in January?
In January, Istanbul averages 9°C high / 5°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Ulaanbaatar averages -11°C high / -24°C low with about 1 mm.