Istanbul Weather in January
Turkey · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high9°C (48°F)
Avg low4°C (39°F)
Rainfall81 mm (3.2 in)
RatingPoor 4.1/10
In January, Istanbul has average highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F). January is winter in Turkey. The month is moderately rainy, with about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain spread over 13 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 9.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Istanbul?
January is not the best time to visit Istanbul (4.1/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in May to July and September to October.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 9°C (48°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 4°C (39°F) |
| Daily mean | 6°C (43°F) |
| Rainfall | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Cloud cover | 74% |
| Daylight | 9.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 15.4 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Istanbul in January
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Istanbul weather in other months
Jan9°C / 4°C81 mmPoorFeb10°C / 4°C65 mmFairMar12°C / 6°C57 mmGoodApr16°C / 9°C42 mmExcellentMay21°C / 14°C38 mmExcellentJun26°C / 19°C38 mmExcellentJul29°C / 22°C23 mmExcellentAug30°C / 23°C17 mmExcellentSep26°C / 19°C51 mmExcellentOct20°C / 15°C64 mmExcellentNov16°C / 10°C64 mmGoodDec11°C / 6°C78 mmFair
← DecemberBest time to visit IstanbulFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Dubai23°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur23°C · 10 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi23°C · 14 mm · Excellent
- Agra23°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Muscat26°C · 19 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Bursa9°C · 91 mm
- Izmir12°C · 130 mm
- Ankara5°C · 48 mm
- Bucharest3°C · 48 mm
- Bodrum15°C · 149 mm
- Konya6°C · 56 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.