Weather in January 2025

Istanbul weather in January 2025

The temperatures in Istanbul in January are quite cold with temperatures between 5°C and 9°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of January in Istanbul. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.

You can expect a few days of snow in Istanbul during January. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore Istanbul.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Istanbul in January 2025.

If you’re planning to visit Istanbul in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Istanbul before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
9° / 5°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
8
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
5
Dry Days
Dry Days
17
Rainfall
Rainfall
103
mm
7.7
Sun Hours
7.7
Hrs

Istanbul annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 9° / 5° 8 17 5 103 mm
Awful
February 10° / 6° 7 19 3 90 mm
Awful
March 12° / 7° 7 23 2 84 mm
Awful
April 16° / 10° 5 25 0 67 mm
Good
May 22° / 15° 5 26 0 62 mm
Good
June 26° / 20° 4 26 0 64 mm
Perfect
July 28° / 23° 1 30 0 28 mm
Perfect
August 28° / 23° 1 30 0 19 mm
Perfect
September 25° / 21° 3 27 0 63 mm
Perfect
October 20° / 16° 4 27 0 99 mm
Good
November 16° / 13° 4 26 0 65 mm
Good
December 11° / 8° 7 22 1 100 mm
Bad
Temperatures in Istanbul in January
Rain in Istanbul in January

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Weather in Istanbul in January - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Istanbul in January?
The average temperature in Istanbul in January is 5/9° C.
What is the chance of rain in Istanbul in January?
On average, there are 8 rainy days in Istanbul during January.
Weather wise, is January a good time to visit Istanbul?
The weather in Istanbul in January is awful.
Can it snow in Istanbul in January?
On average, there are 5 snowy days in Istanbul in January.
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