Van, Van Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Van get?

Van gets 396 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 86 days with measurable rain.

April is the wettest month, with 53 mm. August is the driest, with 5 mm. March has the most rainy days, about 11.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 24 days, to June 11, 2022.

Van weather by month

Van weather in January

In January, Van averages a high of 3°C and a low of -7°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 42% of daylight hours. The January record high is 11°C (2010) and the record low is -25°C (1972).

Van weather in February

In February, Van averages a high of 3°C and a low of -6°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 48% of daylight hours. The February record high is 13°C (1979) and the record low is -25°C (1985).

Van weather in March

In March, Van averages a high of 7°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The March record high is 21°C (2008) and the record low is -23°C (1985).

Van weather in April

In April, Van averages a high of 13°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The April record high is 26°C (2008) and the record low is -10°C (2014).

Van weather in May

In May, Van averages a high of 18°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. The May record high is 28°C (2007) and the record low is -1°C (1984). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Van weather in June

In June, Van averages a high of 24°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 82% of daylight hours. The June record high is 33°C (1998) and the record low is 2°C (1970). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Van weather in July

In July, Van averages a high of 28°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 83% of daylight hours. The July record high is 37°C (1989) and the record low is 7°C (1982).

Van weather in August

In August, Van averages a high of 28°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 86% of daylight hours. The August record high is 35°C (1998) and the record low is 7°C (2011).

Van weather in September

In September, Van averages a high of 24°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 87% of daylight hours. The September record high is 33°C (2006) and the record low is 1°C (2009). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Van weather in October

In October, Van averages a high of 18°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The October record high is 27°C (1988) and the record low is -8°C (1984). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Van weather in November

In November, Van averages a high of 10°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The November record high is 20°C (1974) and the record low is -15°C (1973).

Van weather in December

In December, Van averages a high of 5°C and a low of -4°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The December record high is 15°C (1998) and the record low is -21°C (1994).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Van

September is the sunniest month in Van, with sunshine about 87% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest, at 40%. Over the year the sun shines about 63% of daylight hours. Van is sunnier than 67% of Turkey.

Humidity peaks in January at 71% and is lowest in August at 33%.

Van has about 4 days a year above 32°C. Van is cooler than 92% of Turkey.

First and last freeze in Van

The first fall freeze in Van typically comes around November 2, and the last spring freeze around April 16. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 200 days.

Van weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Van station is 37°C, on July 23, 1989. The coldest is -25°C, on January 20, 1972.

The wettest day on record brought 230 mm of rain, on September 7, 1994.

38 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.6°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Van

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around 4°C and lows near -6°C.

Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 13°C and lows near 3°C.

Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 14°C.

Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 6°C.

Van climate questions

How much rain does Van get?

Van gets 396 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 86 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Van?

April is the wettest month in Van, with 53 mm. August is the driest, with 5 mm.

How many rainy days does Van have a year?

Van has about 86 days with measurable rain in an average year. March has the most, about 11.

What is the hottest month in Van?

August is the warmest month in Van, with an average high of 28°C.

What is the coldest month in Van?

January is the coldest month in Van, with an average low of -7°C.

What is the record high temperature in Van?

The record high at the Van station is 37°C, set on July 23, 1989. The record low is -25°C, on January 20, 1972.

What is the sunniest month in Van?

September is the sunniest month in Van, with sunshine about 87% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Van?

The first fall freeze in Van typically comes around November 2. The last spring freeze is around April 16.

What is the best time to visit Van?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.