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

In January, Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm of rain; Van averages 3°C high / -9°C low with about 41 mm.

Istanbul vs Van in January

Istanbul is the better pick in January — 59 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air, while Van is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Istanbul vs Van — January climate, side by side

	Istanbul	Van
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	46/100 (F)
Feels-like high	6°C	-1°C
Avg high / low	10° / 5°	3° / -9°
Rainfall	102 mm	41 mm
Rainy days	14	8
Humidity	77%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	65	44

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

Istanbul vs Van in January — FAQ

Is January better in Istanbul or Van?: Istanbul is the better pick in January — 59 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air, while Van is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Van in January?: In January, Istanbul averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 102 mm of rain; Van averages 3°C high / -9°C low with about 41 mm.