Best time to visit Istanbul in January
January is a less ideal time to visit Istanbul — the travel-comfort score is 53/100. The best months are August, July, September.
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Weather in Istanbul in January
Typical weather in Istanbul in January: average high 9.9°C, low 4.3°C, about 97.7 mm of rain over 19 rainy days, and 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
| Metric | Istanbul in January |
|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 53/100 |
| High / Low | 9.9° / 4.3° |
| Precipitation | 97.7 mm |
| Rainy days | 19 |
| Sunshine/day | 5.6 h |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit Istanbul. For the full month-by-month ranking, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Istanbul.
When to visit Istanbul in other months
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