Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
48°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Istanbul
Turkey · Europe
Chilly days average highs in the upper 40s, with cold nights in the low 40s. Rain falls about three times as often as in July.
Some tradeoffs
Comparatively rainy.
Daytime high
48°F
Lows around 40°F
Precipitation
12 days/mo
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
39%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
5.9 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 37° and nights feel near 34°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
33%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy January days can feel brisker in open spots.
11 mphJanuary Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 46°F, and early evening stays near 45°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning43°F
Rain23%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday46°F
Rain24%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon46°F
Rain22%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening45°F
Rain20%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 40 | 2.9 | 12 | 5.9 | 78 |
| Feb | 49 | 40 | 2.7 | 11 | 7.1 | 77 |
| Mar | 53 | 42 | 2.6 | 11 | 8.7 | 75 |
| Apr | 60 | 48 | 1.8 | 8 | 10.4 | 75 |
| May | 69 | 57 | 1.2 | 6 | 12.4 | 74 |
| Jun | 78 | 66 | 1.1 | 5 | 13.3 | 71 |
| Jul | 83 | 71 | 0.9 | 4 | 13.7 | 69 |
| Aug | 83 | 72 | 0.8 | 5 | 12.7 | 69 |
| Sep | 76 | 65 | 2.0 | 7 | 10.9 | 70 |
| Oct | 67 | 57 | 2.9 | 9 | 8.3 | 75 |
| Nov | 60 | 51 | 2.5 | 9 | 6.8 | 77 |
| Dec | 52 | 44 | 3.4 | 13 | 5.3 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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