When to go · Van
Van, month by month
The best months for Van: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (cold, snow, blocked mountain roads).2 °C (36 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (cold, snow, blocked mountain roads).3 °C (37 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (cold, snow, blocked mountain roads).8 °C (46 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Türkiye (Turkey): Tulips in Istanbul, green Cappadocia, empty ruins; Easter and the 23 April holiday add crowds.14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 12 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Van's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.19 °C (66 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Van's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.25 °C (77 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Türkiye (Turkey): Peak season and heat: coast and Istanbul crowded; inland sites at 38 °C (100 °F).Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Türkiye (Turkey): Peak season and heat: coast and Istanbul crowded; inland sites at 100 °F (38 °C).29 °C (84 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 3 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Türkiye (Turkey): As July; European and Turkish school holidays; book early.30 °C (86 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Van's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.26 °C (79 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 3 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Van's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.19 °C (66 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Türkiye (Turkey): Rain begins; Istanbul and Cappadocia fine, coastal resorts close.11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (cold, snow, blocked mountain roads).5 °C (41 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 9 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Van, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jun: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jun: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
May: 11
Jun: 6 (better)
Crowds
May: High
Jun: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
May: 1
Jun: 0
May: Inside Van's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
June: Inside Van's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Van: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.