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Geografi of Istanbul

Geografi of Istanbul: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

☁️ 15°C now🕔 5:48 AM local📅 Best: juni, juli and august👥 15.6 million

Geografi of Istanbul

Latitude41.0082
Longitude28.9784
HemisphereNorthern

Romania is 447 km til the north-west, Bulgaria is 505 km til the north-west, Mykonos is 506 km til the south-west and Rhodes is 513 km til the south.

Kart over Istanbul

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

Quick facts about Istanbul

TypeCity
LandTyrkia
KontinentEuropa
Koordinater41°0′29.5″N 28°58′42.2″E (41.0082, 28.9784)
Befolkning15.600.000
Known forHagia Sophia, bazaars and the Bosphorus
Lokal tid5:48 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsjuni, juli and august
KlimaMediterranean

Geografi by attraction in Istanbul

2 attractions mapped in this atlas

Geografi by airport in Istanbul

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Sammendrag

Istanbul is a city in Tyrkia. Istanbul is known for Hagia Sophia, bazaars and the Bosphorus. Befolkningen er rundt 15.6 million.

Akkurat nå er det 15°C (59°F) in Istanbul med delvis skyet. Det føles som 15°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 15°C til 21°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - utmerket — dra nå.

Beste tidspunkt å besøke Istanbul is juni, juli and august. Klimaet er Mediterranean. januar, februar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 31°C, while februar is the coldest med lows near 5°C.

The closest major airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), about 35 km away. Nearby highlights include Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.

Kort sagt. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 21°C is in line med 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.

Klima in Istanbul month by month

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

janfebmaraprmaijunjulaugsepoktnovdesLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånedAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januar11°5°110 mm★★★☆☆
februar11°5°71 mm★★★☆☆
mars14°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★★★☆☆
desember12°7°103 mm★★★☆☆

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Istanbul?

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

What is the weather like in Istanbul akkurat nå?

It is currently 15°C (59°F) med delvis skyet. Luftfuktighet is 83% and wind is 6 km/h.

When is the best time til visit Istanbul?

juni, juli and august offer the most comfortable conditions in Istanbul, which has a Mediterranean climate. januar, februar 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 5:48 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.
Kart tilesOpenStreetKart 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 5:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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