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Istanbul in January: weather and what to expect
It’s fine, but not the best. May and September are more pleasant.
January weather in Istanbul
Daytime high49°F 9°C
Night low38°F 4°C
Rain3.7 in 93 mm
AirDry
SunWeak sun
In January, Istanbul averages highs of 49°F (9°C) and lows of 38°F (4°C), with 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain. The air feels dry and the sun is weak. 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast.
Pack: a warm jacket.
Places with the same weather in January
Match out of 100 for January, one city per country.
- Gasteiz / Vitoria Spain · 48°F highs93
- Changsha China · 48°F highs91
- Shimonoseki Japan · 49°F highs90
- Bordeaux France · 51°F highs89
- Genoa Italy · 52°F highs89
- Jeju City South Korea · 48°F highs88
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