Istanbul, Turkey Weather

Istanbul,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
9°C
48.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 1,012 hPa

Feel like: 4 °C

Temperature: 9°C

Cloud: 44%

Humidity: 63%

Wind: NE - 20 km/h

Visibility: 38.96 km

Weather forecast

Wed
18 Mar
7°C / 9°C
Slight Rain Showers
Thu
19 Mar
7°C / 9°C
Slight Rain
Fri
20 Mar
8°C / 9°C
Slight Rain
Sat
21 Mar
9°C / 10°C
Slight Rain
Sun
22 Mar
7°C / 10°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
15:00 PM
2° /
2° /
Partly Cloudy
63% 38 km/h
16:00 PM
2° /
2° /
Partly Cloudy
68% 37 km/h
17:00 PM
3° /
3° /
Partly Cloudy
73% 36 km/h
18:00 PM
3° /
3° /
Mainly Clear
77% 33 km/h
19:00 PM
3° /
3° /
Overcast
81% 32 km/h
20:00 PM
3° /
3° /
Overcast
82% 30 km/h
21:00 PM
4° /
4° /
Overcast
82% 28 km/h
22:00 PM
3° /
3° /
Overcast
80% 33 km/h
23:00 PM
3° /
3° /
Overcast
80% 34 km/h
00:00 AM
3° /
3° /
Overcast
80% 34 km/h
01:00 AM
3° /
3° /
Overcast
77% 31 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 11.5°C
  • Average low 5.73°C
  • Hottest day 19°C (30 March 2026)
  • Coldest day 3°C (01 March 2026)
  • Average humidity 74.07%
  • Days with precipitation 16 days
  • Highest precipitation 41 mm (19 March 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 11°C
  • Min: 5°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Istanbul over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Istanbul in the coming days

Rainfall in Istanbul in the coming days

Istanbul Climate Summary

Istanbul features a Mediterranean, hot summer (Köppen classification: Csa), with an average annual temperature of 16.97ºC (62.55ºF), which is about 2.01% higher than the national average for Turkey. Annually, the city experiences approximately 71.68 millimeters (2.82 inches) of rainfall, spread across 120.2 rainy days, accounting for 32.93% of the year.

Longitude 41.0082376
Latitude 28.9783589
Yearly high temperature 18.52ºC (65.34ºF)
Yearly low temperature 14.26ºC (57.67ºF)
Hottest month May 21.29ºC (70.32ºF)
Coldest month January 5.57ºC (42.03ºF)
Yearly precip 71.68mm (2.82in)
Days with rainfall 120.2 days (32.93%)
Driest month August (68.14%)
Wettest month October (71.63%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 8.67° / 5.57° 14.73 days
February 10.01° / 6.29° 13.55 days
March 12.29° / 7.8° 11.55 days
April 16.0° / 10.49° 10.91 days
May 21.29° / 15.58° 11.82 days
June 25.88° / 20.39° 8.55 days
July 28.11° / 22.76° 4.27 days
August 28.08° / 23.62° 2.91 days
September 25.08° / 21.04° 8.0 days
October 19.79° / 16.27° 11.82 days
November 15.9° / 12.96° 9.36 days
December 11.11° / 8.32° 12.73 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Istanbul?

May has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 21.29ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 5.57ºC).

2. What should I wear in Istanbul today?

For today's cold weather in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 6ºC to 9ºC (42.8ºF to 48.2ºF), you should wear:
- Closed-toe shoes or boots
- Wool or thermal socks
- Scarf to protect the neck area
- Long pants (jeans or other thick materials)

Temperature

Early
4°C / 6°C
Morning
3°C / 10°C
Afternoon
2°C / 9°C
Evening
4°C / 6°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 453
  • CO 256
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 14
  • O3 79
  • PM10 35
  • PM25 24
  • SO2 6
  • CH4 1,478

Sunrise / Sunset

04:10
16:13