Istanbul in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Istanbul in january 2025
The weather in Istanbul in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
bad weather 98.9cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Cloudy
26% of time
23%
22%
15%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Cloudy
28% of time
25%
25%
12%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
26% of time
24%
24%
12%
Weather at 3am
45°F
26%
22%
18%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Istanbul in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Istanbul in january.
The climate of Istanbul in january is bad
The month of January is the coldest of the year in Istanbul. Not only are temperatures cool but the weather is often punctuated by precipitation. Even if the sun is still present at the beginning of the month, the weather is covered by clouds towards the end of the month and it is even possible to have snow.
Beginning of January in Istanbul
The morning temperature in Istanbul is really cold at the beginning of the month. Even if over the hours, the thermometer shows a slight rise, the heat is far from being listed on the program. Wearing warm, comfortable clothing is therefore essential for comfort. Especially since rainfall can not be excluded.
Mid-month in Istanbul throughout January
The middle of the month sees a climate throughout January in Istanbul that improves discreetly. Temperatures rise slightly as the intensity and frequency of the rain regress slowly. However, it is still cold and do not forget to wrap in comfortable clothes in order to feel a warm sensation.
End of month in Istanbul throughout January
The last days of the month are dominated by the cold and snowfall, making the weather in Istanbul throughout January rather unfavorable. The snow can occur at any time of the day even if it is in the morning that they are the most frequent.
January: another location in Turkey?
If you want to go to Turkey in january, there are destinations with better weather than Istanbul:
In january, Alanya, Antalya, Bodrum, Marmaris, Side and Belek have a tolerable climate, but better than Istanbul.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Istanbul in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 44°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 98.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.71km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:27 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:01 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:34 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Istanbul in january 2024:
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
40°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 45°F
45°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
45°F to 50°F
50°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
43°F to 54°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in Turkey in january
Cities near Istanbul:
| Bueyuekcekmece in january | bad weather |
| Gebze in january | very bad weather |
| Catalca in january | bad weather |
| Yalova in january | very bad weather |
| Sile in january | very bad weather |
| Mudanya in january | very bad weather |
| Bursa in january | very bad weather |
| Bandırma in january | very bad weather |
| Marmara in january | very bad weather |
| Tekirdağ in january | very bad weather |
| Igneada in january | very bad weather |
| Şarköy in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Istanbul
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Weather data for Istanbul in january:
Weather data for Istanbul for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Istanbul. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Istanbul can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Istanbul.