Istanbul Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Istanbul: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Istanbul month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 11° | 5° | 110 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrúar | 11° | 5° | 71 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 14° | 6° | 81 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 18° | 9° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maí | 22° | 13° | 67 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 29° | 19° | 7 mm | ★★★★★ |
| júlí | 31° | 21° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| ágúst | 30° | 22° | 12 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 26° | 18° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 21° | 14° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 17° | 11° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 12° | 7° | 103 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Mediterranean. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Istanbul
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Istanbul compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Istanbul.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 447 km | 14°C | 3°C cooler | 626 mm |
| Bulgaria | 505 km | 12°C | 4°C cooler | 567 mm |
| Mykonos | 506 km | 19°C | +3°C warmer | 402 mm |
| Rhodes | 513 km | 21°C | +5°C warmer | 469 mm |
| Athens International Airport | 551 km | 18°C | +2°C warmer | 487 mm |
Loftslag by attraction in Istanbul
2 attractions mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by airport in Istanbul
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Istanbul
Go in júní, júlí and ágúst. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Istanbul
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 21°C is in line með the 21°C typical for this month.
Rigning is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 19°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Istanbul is a city in Tyrkland. Istanbul is known for Hagia Sophia, bazaars and the Bosphorus. Íbúafjöldinn er um 15.6 million.
Núna er hitinn 15°C (59°F) in Istanbul með skýjað að hluta. Hitinn finnst vera 15°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 15°C til 21°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Istanbul is júní, júlí and ágúst. Loftslagið er Mediterranean. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 31°C, while febrúar is the coldest með lows near 5°C.
The closest major airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), about 35 km away. Nearby highlights include Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 21°C is in line með the 21°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Istanbul today at 9.7/10. 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
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Istanbul?
Istanbul is a city in Tyrkland. Its coordinates are 41.0082, 28.9784. It lies in Evrópa.
What is the weather like in Istanbul núna?
It is currently 15°C (59°F) með skýjað að hluta. Raki is 83% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Istanbul?
júní, júlí and ágúst offer the most comfortable conditions in Istanbul, which has a Mediterranean climate. janúar, febrúar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul observes Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00). The local time is 5:10 AM.
How many people live in Istanbul?
Istanbul has a population of approximately 15.6 million.
What is the nearest airport til Istanbul?
The closest airports are Istanbul Airport (IST), 35 km away.
What are the top things til 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 október 6, 2026 at 5:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
