City in Tyrkland

Istanbul Ferðir Guide

Istanbul travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time til visit, things til do and nearby places.

☁️ 15°C now🕔 10:38 AM local📅 Best: júní, júlí and ágúst👥 15.6 million

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.

Kort af Istanbul

Interactive map með nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Hnit: 41°0′29.5″N 28°58′42.2″E (41.0082, 28.9784)

Veður í Istanbul núna

☁️
15°C
Skýjað að hluta · feels like 15°C
Raki83%
Vindur6 km/h NNE
Vindhviður10 km/h
UV-vísitala0 · Lágt
Skýjahula55%
Loftþrýstingur1017 hPa
SkyggniExcellent · 35 km
Loftgæði52 · Miðlungs
Sólarupprás7:05 AM
Sólsetur6:37 PM
Tungl🌘 Waning crescent · 28%

Open-Meteo Updated 10:38 AM, okt 6 local time.

Weekend outlook

lau.urday, okt 10

⛅ 24° / 17°

Skýjað að hluta · 13% rain · wind 7 km/h

sun.day, okt 11

⛅ 24° / 16°

Skýjað að hluta · 10% rain · wind 12 km/h

Quick facts about Istanbul

TegundCity
LandTyrkland
HeimsálfaEvrópa
Hnit41°0′29.5″N 28°58′42.2″E (41.0082, 28.9784)
Mannfjöldi15.600.000
Known forHagia Sophia, bazaars and the Bosphorus
Staðartími10:38 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsjúní, júlí and ágúst
LoftslagMediterranean

Hlutir til að gera in Istanbul

Áhugaverðir staðir, parks and landmarks in and around Istanbul.

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.

janúar★★★☆☆
febrúar★★★☆☆
mars★★★☆☆
apríl★★★★☆
maí★★★★☆
júní★★★★★
júlí★★★★★
ágúst★★★★★
september★★★★☆
október★★★★☆
nóvember★★★☆☆
desember★★★☆☆

What til pack, what til skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.

Flugvellir near Istanbul

Closest airports með IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Istanbul AirportIST35 kmIstanbul

Áhugaverðir staðir in Istanbul

2 attractions mapped in this atlas

Flugvellir in Istanbul

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Explore Istanbul

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

Ferðir Guide for related places

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 10:38 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Kort tilesOpenStreetKort contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 október 6, 2026 at 10:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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