What should I pack for Turkey in January?

Suggested Turkey Packing List: For Him & Her (Winter)

• A Winter coat or insulated outdoor jacket.
• A light waterproof/rain jacket.
• 4-5 Long-sleeved shirts.
• 2-3 Skirts to be paired with thick stockings/leggings and ankle boots or flats (for the ladies.

What should a woman wear in Istanbul?

Women wear casual dresses, shorts, and t-shirts during the hot weather. You should pack appropriately for the summers as the temperature can go quite high. Men can wear polos and crewnecks, short-sleeved shirts and shorts to go along.

Is Istanbul cold in January?

January is the coldest month in Istanbul, together with February, and with an average temperature of 8°C and precipitation 105 mm. Although you will face low temperatures, you can be sure that there are not much snow and it rarely gets below freezing in Istanbul. The snow is low and rainfall is medium.

How should a woman tourist dress in Turkey?

Well, you are a tourist, right? No problem wearing shorts for comfort, except when you visit mosques. As for Turks, most of them will be wearing “smart casual” clothes: sleeved summer dresses or sleeved top and skirt for women, short-sleeved shirt and long trousers for men. Footwear can be shoes or sandals.

What should I pack for winter in Istanbul?

HER PACKING LIST

• White Isadora Tank.
• White V-neck Tee.
• Black Reversible Halter Top (wear 2 ways, wrinkle free)
• Fleece Convertible Cardigan (wear it 4+ ways, perfect blanket on the plane)
• City Slick Jacket (breathable, waterproof, wore it a lot in Istanbul)
• Nano Storm Jacket (doesn’t look like a rainjacket)

Can you wear revealing clothes in Turkey?

No shorts, sleeveless tops (tank tops) or revealing clothing should be worn by women or men. Shoes don’t matter as you will be removing them before entering the mosque (so slip-ons make it easier). At the most-visited mosques, skirts, scarves, and sometimes robes are provided to make sure you are dressed appropriately.

Is it OK to wear shorts in Istanbul?

Shahed T, Yes, it will be ok. Lots of people wear shorts in Istanbul, locals and visitors alike.

Is Istanbul worth visiting in January?

Istanbul is beautiful all year round so you sure can visit in January. Simply pack warm clothing and take an umbrella with you just in case.

Is Istanbul Nice in January?

Istanbul in January 2022 can be fairly cold. Istanbul temperature in January hovers around 7 to 9 degrees Celsius. It also snows occasionally. So, it will be a good idea to pack ample warm clothing.

Do you have to wear hijab in Turkey?

The Republic of Turkey has been a secular state since the constitutional amendment of 1937. The ban on the headscarf for public personnel was lifted by the democratization package on 1 October 2013 and with the amendment made in article 5 of the dress code regulation, restrictive provisions were lifted.