Climate of Van, Türkiye
Area-weighted average across Van. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Van, a subdivision of Türkiye, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -6.8°C / 19.8°F in January to 19.5°C / 67.1°F in July, with rainfall from 10 mm / 0.4 in to 77 mm / 3 in depending on the season (519 mm / 20.4 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.8°C19.8°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
| February | -5.9°C21.4°F | 50 mm2″ | Snowy |
| March | -1.6°C29.1°F | 62 mm2.4″ | Snowy |
| April | 4.8°C40.6°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| May | 9.9°C49.8°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| June | 14.8°C58.6°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 19.5°C67.1°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 19.3°C66.7°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 15.1°C59.2°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 8.4°C47.1°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| November | 2.2°C36°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| December | -3.8°C25.2°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Van?
The best months to visit Van, Türkiye for sunny, dry weather are June, July, August, September. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 19.5°C / 67.1°F, and the driest is August with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Van?
Van, Türkiye has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -6.8°C / 19.8°F in January to 19.5°C / 67.1°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 519 mm / 20.4 in, with the wettest month being April (77 mm / 3 in) and the driest August (10 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Van?
The hottest month in Van is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 19.5°C / 67.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Van?
The coldest month in Van is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -6.8°C / 19.8°F.
When does it rain most in Van?
The wettest month in Van is April, averaging about 77 mm / 3 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 10 mm / 0.4 in.