Istanbul, Turkey Weather

Istanbul,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
8°C
46.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Mainly Clear

Pressure: 1,013 hPa

Feel like: 7 °C

Temperature: 8°C

Cloud: 28%

Humidity: 94%

Wind: ENE - 4 km/h

Visibility: 6.24 km

Weather forecast

Mon
17 Nov
17°C / 19°C
Overcast
Tue
18 Nov
13°C / 19°C
Overcast
Wed
19 Nov
13°C / 18°C
Overcast
Thu
20 Nov
16°C / 21°C
Drizzle
Fri
21 Nov
8°C / 15°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
00:00 AM
7° /
7° /
Mainly Clear
94% 8 km/h
01:00 AM
7° /
7° /
Mainly Clear
94% 8 km/h
02:00 AM
7° /
7° /
Mainly Clear
94% 7 km/h
03:00 AM
7° /
7° /
Mainly Clear
94% 7 km/h
04:00 AM
7° /
7° /
Mainly Clear
95% 7 km/h
05:00 AM
7° /
7° /
Mainly Clear
96% 7 km/h
06:00 AM
8° /
8° /
Mainly Clear
95% 8 km/h
07:00 AM
9° / 10°
9° / 10°
Mainly Clear
91% 9 km/h
08:00 AM
10° / 12°
10° / 12°
Mainly Clear
85% 11 km/h
09:00 AM
10° / 14°
10° / 14°
Mainly Clear
79% 13 km/h
10:00 AM
10° / 15°
10° / 15°
Mainly Clear
75% 14 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 16.67°C
  • Average low 11.53°C
  • Hottest day 21°C (20 November 2025)
  • Coldest day 0°C (26 November 2025)
  • Average humidity 74.33%
  • Days with precipitation 17 days
  • Highest precipitation 52 mm (10 November 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 15°C
  • Min: 8°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 mild weather in Istanbul, with temperatures between 15ºC to 18ºC (59.0ºF to 64.4ºF), consider wearing:
- Casual sneakers or loafers
- Long-sleeve shirt or blouse
- Sun hat (if spending time outdoors)
- Cotton socks

Temperature

Early
7°C / 8°C
Morning
10°C / 14°C
Afternoon
9°C / 14°C
Evening
9°C / 15°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 476
  • CO 497
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 55
  • O3 6
  • PM10 40
  • PM25 38
  • SO2 64
  • CH4 1,873

Sunrise / Sunset

04:54
14:43