Istanbul vs Varanasi in January
Varanasi is the better pick in January — 84 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, very humid.
Istanbul vs Varanasi — January climate, side by side
| Istanbul | Varanasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 62/100 (C) | 84/100 (A) |
| Feels-like high | 6°C | 21°C |
| Avg high / low | 9° / 5° | 22° / 10° |
| Rainfall | 92 mm | 14 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 | 3 |
| Humidity | 77% | 76% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 65 | 176 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Istanbul vs Varanasi in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Istanbul or Varanasi?
- Varanasi is the better pick in January — 84 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, very humid.
- What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Varanasi in January?
- In January, Istanbul averages 9°C high / 5°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 22°C high / 10°C low with about 14 mm.