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Istanbul Airport Climate and Average Weather

Climate of Istanbul Airport: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

⛅ 79°F now🕔 8:40 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Climate in Istanbul Airport month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January51°40°4,3 in★★★☆☆
February50°40°3,3 in★★★☆☆
March56°43°3,3 in★★★☆☆
April61°47°2,6 in★★★★
May68°53°2,6 in★★★★
June80°65°0,4 in★★★★★
July84°70°0,9 in★★★★★
August83°71°0,5 in★★★★★
September77°65°2,6 in★★★★
October69°56°2,6 in★★★★
November62°50°4,4 in★★★☆☆
December54°43°4,6 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Istanbul Airport

Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day101°FJul 9, 2025
Coldest night20°FFeb 24, 2025
Wettest day2,3 inApr 20, 2024

How Istanbul Airport compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Istanbul Airport.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Hagia Sophia22 mi61°F+33°F warmer30 in
Blue Mosque22 mi61°F+33°F warmer30 in
Romania256 mi56°F35°F cooler25 in
Bulgaria296 mi54°F37°F cooler23 in
Mykonos322 mi67°F+40°F warmer16 in

Best time to visit Istanbul Airport

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What this means for Istanbul Airport

Compared with normal

Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is in line with the 83°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 64°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Summary

Istanbul Airport is an airport in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is a commercial airport.

Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Istanbul Airport with partly cloudy. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 71°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Istanbul Airport is June, July and August. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 40°F.

Nearby highlights include Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is in line with the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Istanbul Airport today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Istanbul Airport

TypeAirport
CityIstanbul
CountryTurkey
ContinentEurope
Coordinates41°16′31.1″N 28°45′6.8″E (41.2753, 28.7519)
IATA codeIST
Local time8:40 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateMediterranean

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Istanbul Airport?

Istanbul Airport is an airport in Istanbul. Its coordinates are 41.2753, 28.7519. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Istanbul Airport right now?

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 70% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Istanbul Airport?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Istanbul Airport, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Istanbul Airport in?

Istanbul Airport observes Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00). The local time is 8:40 PM.

What are the top things to do in Istanbul Airport?

Popular options include Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 8:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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