Van Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Van is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C (34°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in August to -7°C (19°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Van maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 473 mm (19 in). Van can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 65 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 8.3 mm (0.3 in) of precipitation spread across 5 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Van Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Van can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Van.

The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 73%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 41%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year