When to go · Van
Van in July
Mixed month. Outside 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).Mixed month. 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).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- Türkiye (Turkey) overall
- Prices
- High
- Türkiye (Turkey) overall
Verdict
Outside 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).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- VanHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 3 days
- East and south-east, Türkiye (Turkey) · Kars, Van, Mardin, Şanlıurfahot
Kars and Van have hard winters; Şanlıurfa and Mardin pass 40 °C (104 °F) in summer.Kars and Van have hard winters; Şanlıurfa and Mardin pass 104 °F (40 °C) in summer.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Türkiye (Turkey) overall
- High
- Prices · Türkiye (Turkey) overall
- High
Türkiye (Turkey) overall: Peak season and heat: coast and Istanbul crowded; inland sites at 38 °C.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Van, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Jul: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 3 (better)
May: 11
Crowds
Jul: High
May: High
Prices
Jul: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
May: 1
July: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Türkiye (Turkey): Peak season and heat: coast and Istanbul crowded; inland sites at 38 °C.
May: Inside Van's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Van: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen