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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Istanbul for your holiday.
Climate Overview
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Best Time to Visit Istanbul: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 9 °C Water max. 8.6 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 9 °C Water max. Popular | MarchMar MaximumMax. 12 °C Water max. 12.5 °C | AprilApr TemperaturesTemp. up to 17 °C Water max. 14.5 °C | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Istanbul | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Istanbul |
JulyJul Good time to traveltime but very hot | AugustAug Good time to traveltime but very hot | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Istanbul | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Istanbul | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 15 °C Water max. 16.6 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 11 °C Water max. 13.2 °C |
Climate Chart Istanbul

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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Istanbul
In the following, you will find the climate table for Istanbul, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 9° | 9° | 12° | 17° | 22° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 10° |
Night Temperature | 3° | 3° | 5° | 8° | 13° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 17° | 14° | 9° | 5° |
Water Temperature | 9° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 22° | 22° | 17° | 13° |
Precipitation (inch) | 2.32 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 1.73 | 1.54 | 0.91 | 1.22 | 1.5 | 1.77 | 2.83 | 3.43 | 3.98 |
Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 |
Hours of Sunshine | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 15 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: August (25.4 °C)
Coldest month: January (5.9 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 24 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
May, June, July, August, September, and October
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
June, July, August, September, and October
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 26.42 inch on 92 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.3 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
The Whirling Dervishes Show at the HodjaPasha Culture Center
Culture & History
from 35 $ »
See the stunning Mevlevei Sema ceremony in Istanbul. Known for its whirling dervishes and dances, enjoy a complex musical repertoire called ayin and go on a mystical journey representing man’s spiritual ascent through mind and love to perfection.
Hagia Sophia: Entry with Guided Tour
Tours
from 16 $ »
Enter the magnificent Hagia Sophia, which is the world’s largest place of worship, built by Emperor Justinian in 532 AD. Enjoy a guided tour inside and see the tallest dome of the largest Christian church in the world.
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Entertainment
Tours
from 72 $ »
Cruise between 2 continents as you dine on Turkish meze on a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise of Istanbul. Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and enjoy a full program of entertainment, such as folk and belly dancing.
More attractions
Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Guided Tour | Istanbul: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour | Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise from Eminonu Pier with Audio App | Istanbul Topkapi Palace Guided Tour and Skip The Line | Highlights of Istanbul: 1 or 2-Day Private Guided Tour | Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxurious Yacht | Turkish Dance Tickets at Hodjapasha Cultural Centre |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Istanbul (Station Karaköy)

Clouds: 40 % Wind: 2 mph
Air Pressure: 1024 hPa Humidity: 60 %
Air Pressure: 1024 hPa Humidity: 60 %
Last updated: 19th Jan 2021, 01:32 pm
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0 °C to 5 °C | 5 °C to 8 °C | 7 °C to 11 °C | 9 °C to 11 °C | 9 °C to 12 °C | 10 °C to 13 °C |
Clouds: 83 % | Clouds: 50 % | Clouds: 56 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 98 % |
No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.07 in of rain | 0.31 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Turkey: Regions
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