Istanbul, Turkey Weather

Istanbul,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
15°C
59.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,011 hPa

Feel like: 16 °C

Temperature: 15°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 94%

Wind: NE - 3 km/h

Visibility: 17.7 km

Weather forecast

Wed
04 Nov
9°C / 12°C
Slight Rain
Thu
05 Nov
7°C / 11°C
Overcast
Fri
06 Nov
6°C / 11°C
Overcast
Sat
07 Nov
4°C / 12°C
Clear Sky
Sun
08 Nov
4°C / 13°C
Mainly Clear
Hourly forecast today:
00:00 AM
14° / 15°
14° / 15°
Overcast
94% 5 km/h
01:00 AM
14° / 14°
14° / 14°
Overcast
95% 14 km/h
02:00 AM
13° / 14°
13° / 14°
Fog
96% 13 km/h
03:00 AM
13° / 14°
13° / 14°
Fog
96% 15 km/h
04:00 AM
13° / 14°
13° / 14°
Overcast
93% 9 km/h
05:00 AM
13° / 14°
13° / 14°
Overcast
93% 9 km/h
06:00 AM
13° / 15°
13° / 15°
Overcast
90% 9 km/h
07:00 AM
13° / 16°
13° / 16°
Overcast
84% 10 km/h
08:00 AM
13° / 17°
13° / 17°
Overcast
81% 12 km/h
09:00 AM
14° / 17°
14° / 17°
Overcast
79% 12 km/h
10:00 AM
14° / 18°
14° / 18°
Slight Rain
80% 10 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 15.97°C
  • Average low 10.47°C
  • Hottest day 22°C (21 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (16 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 76.0%
  • Days with precipitation 22 days
  • Highest precipitation 68 mm (03 November 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 18°C
  • Min: 14°C
  • Total Precipitation: 8 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 12ºC to 15ºC (53.6ºF to 59.0ºF), consider wearing:
- Cotton socks
- Long-sleeve shirt or blouse
- Light jacket (for cooler periods)
- Lightweight sweater or cardigan

Temperature

Early
13°C / 14°C
Morning
14°C / 17°C
Afternoon
15°C / 16°C
Evening
13°C / 15°C

Air quality

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups air quality, health effects possible for sensitive people, general public usually unaffected

  • CO2 484
  • CO 329
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 63
  • O3 3
  • PM10 61
  • PM25 50
  • SO2 21
  • CH4 2,192

Sunrise / Sunset

04:38
14:56