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 / -7 °C, 9 rain days36 °F / 19 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (cold, snow, blocked mountain roads).3 °C / -6 °C, 9 rain days37 °F / 21 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (cold, snow, blocked mountain roads).8 °C / -2 °C, 11 rain days46 °F / 28 °F, 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 / 3 °C, 12 rain days57 °F / 37 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Van's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.19 °C / 7 °C, 11 rain days66 °F / 45 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Van's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 11 °C, 6 rain days77 °F / 52 °F, 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.Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Türkiye (Turkey): Peak season and heat: coast and Istanbul crowded; inland sites at 100 °F.29 °C / 15 °C, 3 rain days84 °F / 59 °F, 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 / 15 °C, 2 rain days86 °F / 59 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Van's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.26 °C / 11 °C, 3 rain days79 °F / 52 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Van's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.19 °C / 6 °C, 8 rain days66 °F / 43 °F, 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 / 0 °C, 9 rain days52 °F / 32 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (cold, snow, blocked mountain roads).5 °C / -4 °C, 9 rain days41 °F / 25 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low