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Istanbul Klima and Average Wetter

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

☁️ 13°C now🕔 11:26 PM local📅 Best: Juni, Juli and August👥 15.6 million

Klima in Istanbul month by month

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

JanFebMäAprMaiJunJulAugSepOktNovDezLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonatDurchschnittliches MaximumDurchschnittliches MinimumNiederschlagBewertung
Januar11°5°110 mm★★★☆☆
Februar11°5°71 mm★★★☆☆
März14°6°81 mm★★★☆☆
April18°9°56 mm★★★★☆
Mai22°13°67 mm★★★★☆
Juni29°19°7 mm★★★★★
Juli31°21°23 mm★★★★★
August30°22°12 mm★★★★★
September26°18°45 mm★★★★☆
Oktober21°14°65 mm★★★★☆
November17°11°128 mm★★★☆☆
Dezember12°7°103 mm★★★☆☆

Klima type: Mediterranean. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Istanbul

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

Hottest day40°CJul 23, 2025
Coldest night-6°CFeb 23, 2025
Wettest day58 mmNov 18, 2023

How Istanbul compares mit nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Istanbul.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Romania447 km14°C3°C cooler626 mm
Bulgaria505 km12°C4°C cooler567 mm
Mykonos506 km19°C+3°C warmer402 mm
Rhodes513 km21°C+5°C warmer469 mm
Athens International Airport551 km18°C+2°C warmer487 mm

Klima by attraction in Istanbul

2 attractions mapped in this atlas

Klima by airport in Istanbul

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Beste Reisezeit Istanbul

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

Hardest months: Januar, Februar and Dezember – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

Januar★★★☆☆
Februar★★★☆☆
März★★★☆☆
April★★★★☆
Mai★★★★☆
Juni★★★★★
Juli★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★☆
Oktober★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
Dezember★★★☆☆

What this means for Istanbul

Compared mit normal

Today is cooler than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is 6.5°C below the 21°C typical for this month.

Regen chance explained

A 33% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point – carry a layer, but do not cancel.

Reisen 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 Juni und August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 19°C.

What und pack, what und skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, Februar and Dezember – historically the least comfortable months here.

Zusammenfassung

Istanbul is a city in Türkei. Istanbul is known for Hagia Sophia, bazaars and the Bosphorus. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 15.6 million.

Aktuell sind es 13°C (55°F) in Istanbul mit bedeckt. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 11°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 12°C und 14°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 33%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 8.4/10 – gute bedingungen.

Die beste Reisezeit für Istanbul is Juni, Juli and August. Das Klima ist Mediterranean. Januar, Februar and Dezember sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Juli ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 31°C, während Februar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um 5°C.

Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Istanbul Airport (IST), about 35 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.

Kurz gesagt. Today is cooler than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is 6.5°C below the 21°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 10 AM und 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Istanbul today at 9.3/10. 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

TypCity
LandTürkei
KontinentEuropa
Koordinaten41°0′29.5″N 28°58′42.2″E (41.0082, 28.9784)
Bevölkerung15.600.000
Known forHagia Sophia, bazaars and the Bosphorus
Ortszeit11:26 PM (UTC+03:00)
Beste MonateJuni, Juli and August
KlimaMediterranean

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Istanbul?

Istanbul is a city in Türkei. Its coordinates are 41.0082, 28.9784. It lies in Europa.

What is the weather like in Istanbul jetzt?

It is currently 13°C (55°F) mit bedeckt. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 76% and wind is 12 km/h.

When is the best time und visit Istanbul?

Juni, Juli and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Istanbul, which has a Mediterranean climate. Januar, Februar and Dezember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Istanbul in?

Istanbul observes Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00). The Ortszeit is 11:26 PM.

How many people live in Istanbul?

Istanbul has a population of approximately 15.6 million.

What is the nearest airport und Istanbul?

The closest airports are Istanbul Airport (IST), 35 km away.

What are the top things und do in Istanbul?

Popular options include Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.

What places are in Istanbul?

Istanbul covers 3 places in this atlas, including Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Istanbul Airport.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Vorhersage and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftqualität and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima 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 Oktober 16, 2026 at 11:26 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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