What’s the climate like in Van?
The current climate of Van features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 3°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Van in recent years was 36°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in February 2020.
On average, Van gets 446 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 151 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Turkey? Check out the weather and climate in places like Antalya, Bodrum, Belek, or have a look at other destinations in Turkey.
Best time to visit Van?
The best time to visit Van for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Van. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Van
The climate table of Van shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -5 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 1 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 71 | 76 | 61 | 39 | 44 | 10 | 3,4 | 5,7 | 8,7 | 51 | 35 | 41 |
| Snow (cm) | 53 | 27 | 32 | 2,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 8,0 | 29 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 446 mm per year, averaging 37 mm per month
- Snowfall: 151 cm per year
- Driest months: 3,4 mm in July, 5,7 mm in August and 8,7 mm in September
- Wettest months: 76 mm in February, 71 mm in January and 61 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Van
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Van, Turkey. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Van
This graph shows how much precipitation Van, Turkey, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Van
This graph shows how much snow Van, Turkey, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Van
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Van, Turkey. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Van
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Van, Turkey. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Van
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Van, Turkey, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Van
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Van, Turkey, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Van by Month
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