Istanbul Vær Værmelding
Istanbul weather: 17°C, overskyet. Time for time forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
Will it rain in Istanbul?
Possibly - there is a 43% chance in Istanbul today.
A 43% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
Over the next 7 days, about 46 mm of precipitation is forecast, med the wettest days falling on ons, tor, fre and tir.
The next 7 days carry about 3.1 times a normal week's rain for oktober (46 mm against 15 mm).
16-day forecast for Istanbul
Maks. / Min.; Nedbør; UV
| Dag | Forhold | Maks. / Min. | Nedbør | Vind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ons, okt 28 | ☁️ Overskyet | 17° / 13° | 43% | 23 km/h | 2 |
| tor, okt 29 | ⛈️ Tordenvær | 18° / 16° | 85% · 27 mm | 20 km/h | 2 |
| fre, okt 30 | 🌧️ Regn | 16° / 14° | 73% · 13 mm | 18 km/h | 2 |
| lør, okt 31 | 🌦️ Lett regn | 16° / 13° | 28% · 3 mm | 12 km/h | 3 |
| søn, nov 1 | ☁️ Overskyet | 19° / 14° | 22% | 18 km/h | 3 |
| man, nov 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 23° / 15° | 39% · 1 mm | 9 km/h | 2 |
| tir, nov 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 21° / 16° | 40% · 3 mm | 7 km/h | 0 |
| ons, nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 17° / 10° | 60% · 3 mm | 25 km/h | 0 |
| tor, nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 11° / 8° | 53% · 2 mm | 18 km/h | 0 |
| fre, nov 6 | ☁️ Overskyet | 11° / 6° | 29% | 11 km/h | 1 |
| lør, nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 12° / 6° | 24% · 4 mm | 17 km/h | 1 |
| søn, nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 11° / 8° | 29% · 1 mm | 14 km/h | 1 |
| man, nov 9 | 🌤️ Mest klart | 13° / 7° | 28% | 11 km/h | 2 |
| tir, nov 10 | ☀️ Klar himmel | 15° / 6° | 27% | 8 km/h | 3 |
| ons, nov 11 | 🌥️ Tåke | 13° / 5° | 28% | 5 km/h | 1 |
| tor, nov 12 | 🌦️ Yr | 20° / 9° | 32% · 10 mm | 33 km/h | 2 |
What this means for Istanbul
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 17°C is 3.7°C below the 21°C typical for this month.
A 43% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 19°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 17°C (62°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 80% and wind is 22 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 2:21 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 28, 2026 at 2:21 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
