Istanbul weather in January (Marmara Region, Turkey)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Istanbul during January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Istanbul typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 10°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Precipitation

Istanbul in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 68 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Istanbul. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Istanbul climate page with graphs.

 

Istanbul, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 68 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 22%  

Where to go in Turkey in January

Find out more about the weather in Turkey and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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