What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Van in December?

In December, Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Van averages 6°C high / -6°C low with about 39 mm.

Istanbul vs Van in December

Istanbul is the better pick in December — 63 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air, while Van is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Istanbul vs Van — December climate, side by side

	Istanbul	Van
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	54/100 (D)
Feels-like high	9°C	2°C
Avg high / low	12° / 7°	6° / -6°
Rainfall	96 mm	39 mm
Rainy days	15	9
Humidity	78%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	54	43

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

Istanbul vs Van in December — FAQ

Is December better in Istanbul or Van?: Istanbul is the better pick in December — 63 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air, while Van is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Van in December?: In December, Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Van averages 6°C high / -6°C low with about 39 mm.