Istanbul vs Van in August

Van is the better pick in August — 90 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Van is warm, dry, while Istanbul is hot, dry, clean air.

Istanbul vs VanAugust climate, side by side

IstanbulVan
Comfort score77/100 (B)90/100 (S)
Feels-like high32°C28°C
Avg high / low30° / 23°29° / 13°
Rainfall15 mm5 mm
Rainy days31
Humidity70%37%
Air quality (AQI)4969

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

Istanbul vs Van in August — FAQ

Is August better in Istanbul or Van?
Van is the better pick in August — 90 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Van is warm, dry, while Istanbul is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Van in August?
In August, Istanbul averages 30°C high / 23°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Van averages 29°C high / 13°C low with about 5 mm.