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Monthly averages for Van from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, measured over 1939–2025.
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28.6 °C. The coldest is January, when the average low is -7.4 °C. March has the most rainy days (12.2 on average), and August the fewest (1.3).
Month by month
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days | Sun (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.1 | -7.4 | 10.1 | 4.7 |
| February | 2.7 | -7 | 9.8 | 5.5 |
| March | 6.7 | -2.7 | 12.2 | 6.1 |
| April | 13 | 2.7 | 12.1 | 7.3 |
| May | 18.6 | 7.1 | 11.2 | 9.3 |
| June | 24.1 | 11 | 5 | 11.7 |
| July | 28.3 | 14.8 | 2 | 12.1 |
| August | 28.6 | 14.8 | 1.3 | 11.3 |
| September | 24.4 | 10.9 | 2.4 | 9.8 |
| October | 17.5 | 5.8 | 8.2 | 7.1 |
| November | 10.4 | 0.5 | 8.9 | 5.7 |
| December | 4.6 | -4.4 | 9.8 | 4.3 |
January
In January, Van averages a high of 2.1 °C and a low of -7.4 °C, with about 10.1 rainy days.
February
In February, Van averages a high of 2.7 °C and a low of -7 °C, with about 9.8 rainy days.
March
In March, Van averages a high of 6.7 °C and a low of -2.7 °C, with about 12.2 rainy days.
April
In April, Van averages a high of 13 °C and a low of 2.7 °C, with about 12.1 rainy days.
May
In May, Van averages a high of 18.6 °C and a low of 7.1 °C, with about 11.2 rainy days.
June
In June, Van averages a high of 24.1 °C and a low of 11 °C, with about 5 rainy days.
July
In July, Van averages a high of 28.3 °C and a low of 14.8 °C, with about 2 rainy days.
August
In August, Van averages a high of 28.6 °C and a low of 14.8 °C, with about 1.3 rainy days.
September
In September, Van averages a high of 24.4 °C and a low of 10.9 °C, with about 2.4 rainy days.
October
In October, Van averages a high of 17.5 °C and a low of 5.8 °C, with about 8.2 rainy days.
November
In November, Van averages a high of 10.4 °C and a low of 0.5 °C, with about 8.9 rainy days.
December
In December, Van averages a high of 4.6 °C and a low of -4.4 °C, with about 9.8 rainy days.
Sources
Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü — Van (1939–2025) (opens in a new tab)