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Van Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Rain Clouds the View

A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

Warmest today at 9° · coldest night Tuesday at -1°

The short of it: Van weather on Saturday, 7 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (41 °F) with light rain, feeling like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (47 °F), low 5 °C (41 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 7.2 mm (0.28 in). No warnings in force. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 19:30 local time.

VAN, Saturday. — Passing showers are the word from the Van station, with a high of 9° and a low of 5°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Van is 10°. Winds are light from the ESE, gusting to 6 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 9°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 27 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Van brings highs near 10°, lows of -1° and about 51 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 31°, January the coldest at -9°, and April the wettest with 64 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are September and June.

The sun is up 10 h 21 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 0 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight rain5°3°4 km/h0.9 mm
8 PMLight rain5°2°4 km/h0.7 mm
9 PMLight rain5°2°5 km/h0.3 mm
10 PMPartly cloudy5°3°4 km/h–
11 PMOvercast5°3°3 km/h0.2 mm
12 AMLight showers5°3°3 km/h0.2 mm
1 AMOvercast5°3°3 km/h–
2 AMOvercast5°3°3 km/h0.1 mm
3 AMPartly cloudy5°3°3 km/h0.1 mm
4 AMLight showers5°3°2 km/h0.2 mm
5 AMOvercast5°3°3 km/h0.2 mm
6 AMOvercast5°3°2 km/h0.1 mm
7 AMPartly cloudy5°3°2 km/h0.1 mm
8 AMPartly cloudy5°3°2 km/h–
9 AMOvercast5°3°2 km/h0.1 mm
10 AMLight showers6°3°5 km/h0.3 mm
11 AMLight showers6°3°7 km/h0.4 mm
12 PMLight showers7°4°7 km/h0.4 mm
1 PMMostly clear8°4°6 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy8°4°7 km/h–
3 PMLight showers7°3°10 km/h0.4 mm
4 PMLight showers7°3°10 km/h0.5 mm
5 PMLight showers6°1°10 km/h0.9 mm
6 PMLight showers4°-2°19 km/h1.1 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 7): light showers, high 9°, low 5°, 9.1 mm of rain, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 6:39 AM, down 5:00 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Almanac · Van Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Van, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 1 min
Average wind
5 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
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Highs fall 8° against October, to near 10°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Van in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Van by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-9°47 mm5 km/h9 h 45 min✦
February2°-7°42 mm5 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦
March8°-2°63 mm7 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April14°4°64 mm8 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
May20°8°54 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
June26°12°17 mm8 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°16°4.0 mm8 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
August31°15°4.0 mm8 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
September25°10°13 mm7 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°5°44 mm6 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
November10°-1°51 mm5 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
December3°-5°49 mm4 km/h9 h 29 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Van

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Van today?

Right now it is 5 °C (41 °F) with light rain; it feels like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (47 °F) and tonight’s low 5 °C (41 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 7.2 mm (0.28 in) expected.

Will it rain in Van this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 27 mm (1.1 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Van?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Van at present.

What is the warmest month in Van?

July, with an average high of 31 °C (87 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -9 °C (17 °F). The wettest month is April (64 mm (2.5 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Van?

September and June. September brings highs near 25 °C (78 °F) and about 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain; June highs near 26 °C (79 °F) and 17 mm (0.67 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Van?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EdremitVan14 km SW10°2°51 mm
GevaşVan33 km SW9°2°60 mm
KavuştukBitlis45 km NW10°1°49 mm
BilgiVan46 km SSW8°-1°65 mm
AkçıraBitlis47 km NNW10°1°47 mm
AydınocakVan48 km WSW8°0°67 mm
KarşıyakaBitlis51 km NW10°1°50 mm
YoldöndüVan52 km WSW8°-1°69 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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