Istanbul Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Istanbul: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Istanbul month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 11° | 5° | 110 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | 11° | 5° | 71 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maart | 14° | 6° | 81 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 18° | 9° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 22° | 13° | 67 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 29° | 19° | 7 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 31° | 21° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| augustus | 30° | 22° | 12 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 26° | 18° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 21° | 14° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 17° | 11° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 12° | 7° | 103 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Mediterranean. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Istanbul
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Istanbul compares met 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 |
Klimaat by attraction in Istanbul
2 attractions mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by airport in Istanbul
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Istanbul
Go in juni, juli and augustus. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Istanbul
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 21°C is in line met the 21°C typical for this month.
Regen 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 juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 19°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Normal seasonal clothing – nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Istanbul is a city in Turkije. Istanbul is known for Hagia Sophia, bazaars and the Bosphorus. Er wonen ongeveer 15.6 million.
Op dit moment is het 21°C (69°F) in Istanbul met heldere hemel. Het voelt als 21°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 11°C en 21°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.9/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Istanbul is juni, juli and augustus. Het klimaat is Mediterranean. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 31°C, terwijl februari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 5°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Istanbul Airport (IST), about 35 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 21°C is in line met the 21°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 3 PM en 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Istanbul today at 10/10. 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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Explore Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Istanbul?
Istanbul is a city in Turkije. Its coordinates are 41.0082, 28.9784. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Istanbul nu?
It is currently 21°C (69°F) met heldere hemel. Luchtvochtigheid is 59% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Istanbul?
juni, juli and augustus offer the most comfortable conditions in Istanbul, which has a Mediterranean climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Istanbul in?
Istanbul observes Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00). The lokale tijd is 2:06 AM.
How many people live in Istanbul?
Istanbul has a population of approximately 15.6 million.
What is the nearest airport en Istanbul?
The closest airports are Istanbul Airport (IST), 35 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 22, 2026 at 2:06 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
