City in Turkey

Istanbul Weather Forecast

Istanbul weather: 57°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 57°F now🕔 11:42 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 15.6 million

7-day forecast for Istanbul

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Oct 22☁️ Overcast71° / 57°3% · 0,0 in6 mph3
Fri, Oct 23⛈️ Thunderstorm72° / 59°75% · 0,2 in9 mph3
Sat, Oct 24🌥️ Fog66° / 52°38%8 mph2
Sun, Oct 25☁️ Overcast69° / 55°0%9 mph4
Mon, Oct 26☁️ Overcast66° / 58°15%9 mph3
Tue, Oct 27🌦️ Light rain62° / 58°25% · 0,1 in12 mph1
Wed, Oct 28🌦️ Light rain58° / 53°29% · 0,7 in15 mph1

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 24

🌥️ 66° / 52°

Fog · 38% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Oct 25

☁️ 69° / 55°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 9 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing8.5
Outdoors9.2
Beach day5.5
Swimming4.8
Hiking8.6
Running9.9
Cycling8.6
Camping9.8
Fishing9.9
Photography7.3
Stargazing6.1
Family time9.2
Driving8.1
Flying out8.1

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Istanbul?

Istanbul is a city in Turkey. Its coordinates are 41.0082, 28.9784. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Istanbul right now?

It is currently 57°F (14°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 92% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Istanbul?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Istanbul, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December 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 11:42 AM.

How many people live in Istanbul?

Istanbul has a population of approximately 15.6 million.

What is the nearest airport to Istanbul?

The closest airports are Istanbul Airport (IST), 22 mi away.

What are the top things to 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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 October 22, 2026 at 11:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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