When to go · Van
Van in November
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Türkiye (Turkey): Rain begins; Istanbul and Cappadocia fine, coastal resorts close.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Türkiye (Turkey) overall
- Prices
- Low
- Türkiye (Turkey) overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Türkiye (Turkey): Rain begins; Istanbul and Cappadocia fine, coastal resorts close.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in November
- VanHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 9 days
- East and south-east, Türkiye (Turkey) · Kars, Van, Mardin, Şanlıurfafine
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
- Low
- Prices · Türkiye (Turkey) overall
- Low
Türkiye (Turkey) overall: Rain begins; Istanbul and Cappadocia fine, coastal resorts close.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Van, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Nov: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 9 (better)
May: 11
Crowds
Nov: Low
May: High
Prices
Nov: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
May: 1
November: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Türkiye (Turkey): Rain begins; Istanbul and Cappadocia fine, coastal resorts close.
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
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings