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Istanbul Weather January

Istanbul is situated in Mediterranean climate zone that typically has warm or hot summer with mild rains and soft but rainy winter.

To help you choose the best time to travel, you can find climate data below on the weather in Istanbul in January.

day temperatureaverage daily high+8.5°C
night temperatureaverage daily low+3.2°C
sea temperaturesea temperature+9°C
day lengthdaytime10.1 h
sunny hours per daysunny / overcast hours2.3 / 7.8
average monthly precipitationaverage monthly precipitation105 mm

Best time with the soft weather for the sightseeing and long walks in Istanbul are May, June, September.

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Temperature in Istanbul

In January the average daily maximum in Istanbul is +8.5°C, and the minimum +3.2°C.

The hottest January day on record is +22°C, and the coldest -11°C.

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Daylight hours

There are 10.1 hours of daylight in Istanbul in January. Out of these, on average 2.3 are sunny, which means the sun is almost never visible.

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Sea temperature

The average monthly temperature in the Sea of Marmara on the beaches of Istanbul in January is +9°C.

The water is very cold and only suitable to bathe in shortly for the most hardy people.

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Precipitation

The amount of precipitation in Istanbul in January is usually 105 mm, which may ruin part of the trip.