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Van, Van Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Van, Van?
Van, Van gets 396 mm of precipitation a year over about 86 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 28°C) and January the coldest (average low -7°C).
Continental climate
Van, Van has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about 3°C in January to 28°C in August. April is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -6° | 3° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 3° | 13° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 14° | 27° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 6° | 17° |
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. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 83% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 86% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 87% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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 estimated sunshine of 87% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 40%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 63% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. 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
These records cover VAN during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
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 in the available station history brought 230 mm of precipitation, 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.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7° | 3° | 39 mm | 9 | 71% | 42% | 11° | -25° |
| February | -6° | 3° | 31 mm | 9 | 68% | 48% | 13° | -25° |
| March | -2° | 7° | 42 mm | 11 | 65% | 40% | 21° | -23° |
| April | 3° | 13° | 53 mm | 11 | 54% | 52% | 26° | -10° |
| May | 7° | 18° | 40 mm | 10 | 54% | 58% | 28° | -1° |
| June | 12° | 24° | 15 mm | 5 | 37% | 82% | 33° | 2° |
| July | 15° | 28° | 9.4 mm | 2 | 36% | 83% | 37° | 7° |
| August | 15° | 28° | 5.1 mm | 1 | 33% | 86% | 35° | 7° |
| September | 11° | 24° | 30 mm | 3 | 39% | 87% | 33° | 1° |
| October | 6° | 18° | 39 mm | 7 | 51% | 70% | 27° | -8° |
| November | 1° | 10° | 42 mm | 8 | 66% | 54% | 20° | -15° |
| December | -4° | 5° | 51 mm | 10 | 69% | 51% | 15° | -21° |
Station: VAN, 7 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
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?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, 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 estimated sunshine of 87% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.