Weather in Istanbul for January 2025
In general, the average temperature in Istanbul at the beginning of January is 12.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 7.7 °C by the end of January.
Istanbul sees moderate rainfall in January, averaging 9 rainy days.
Snowfall in Istanbul during January is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
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Istanbul in January average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 13° | 2 12° | 3 12° | 4 12° | 5 12° | ||
6 12° | 7 13° | 8 13° | 9 9° | 10 10° | 11 9° | 12 9° |
13 7° | 14 8° | 15 11° | 16 11° | 17 12° | 18 15° | 19 14° |
20 13° | 21 11° | 22 11° | 23 10° | 24 9° | 25 8° | 26 10° |
27 9° | 28 8° | 29 6° | 30 6° | 31 7° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Istanbul
January weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 13° /9° | 0 mm | 4 | |
2 Jan. | Sunny | 12° /8° | 2.5 mm | 4 | |
3 Jan. | Sunny | 12° /7° | 0.8 mm | 4 | |
4 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /10° | 0.2 mm | 3 | |
5 Jan. | Sunny | 12° /9° | 0.9 mm | 4 | |
6 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /9° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
7 Jan. | Sunny | 13° /9° | 4.1 mm | 4 | |
8 Jan. | Sunny | 13° /7° | 3.2 mm | 4 | |
9 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /5° | 5.5 mm | 3 | |
10 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /6° | 2.4 mm | 3 | |
11 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /7° | 0.6 mm | 3 | |
12 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 9° /5° | 1.8 mm | 3 | |
13 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /5° | 1.6 mm | 2 | |
14 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /5° | 0.2 mm | 3 | |
15 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /6° | 0.5 mm | 3 | |
16 Jan. | Sunny | 11° /7° | 3.4 mm | 4 | |
17 Jan. | Overcast | 12° /8° | 0 mm | 4 | |
18 Jan. | Sunny | 15° /10° | 1.5 mm | 4 | |
19 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 14° /11° | 2 mm | 4 | |
20 Jan. | Cloudy | 13° /6° | 10.5 mm | 4 | |
21 Jan. | Sunny | 11° /7° | 1.9 mm | 3 | |
22 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 11° /7° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
23 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 10° /6° | 0 mm | 4 | |
24 Jan. | Cloudy | 9° /6° | 0.3 mm | 2 | |
25 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /6° | 0.5 mm | 2 | |
26 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 10° /6° | 0.5 mm | 3 | |
27 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /7° | 2.7 mm | 3 | |
28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /4° | 1.1 mm | 3 | |
29 Jan. | Overcast | 6° /4° | 3.9 mm | 2 | |
30 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /4° | 1.3 mm | 2 | |
31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 0.8 mm | 2 | |
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Istanbul in January - FAQ
What to pack to Istanbul in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Istanbul in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Istanbul, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
January rainfall patterns in Istanbul
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