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

In March, Istanbul averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 68 mm of rain; Van averages 8°C high / -3°C low with about 65 mm.

Istanbul vs Van in March

Istanbul is the better pick in March — 72 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cool, a little rain, muggy air, while Van is cold, a little rain, reliable snow.

Istanbul vs Van — March climate, side by side

	Istanbul	Van
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	11°C	5°C
Avg high / low	13° / 6°	8° / -3°
Rainfall	68 mm	65 mm
Rainy days	11	13
Humidity	77%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	73	54

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

Istanbul vs Van in March — FAQ

Is March better in Istanbul or Van?: Istanbul is the better pick in March — 72 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cool, a little rain, muggy air, while Van is cold, a little rain, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Van in March?: In March, Istanbul averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 68 mm of rain; Van averages 8°C high / -3°C low with about 65 mm.