Hagia Sophia Weather Forecast
Hagia Sophia weather: 79°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Hagia Sophia is a tourist attraction in Istanbul. Hagia Sophia is a landmark known for a Byzantine basilica turned mosque.
Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Hagia Sophia with mainly clear. It feels like 82°F. Today runs from 71°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Hagia Sophia is June, July and August. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 40°F.
The closest major airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), about 22 mi away. Nearby highlights include Blue Mosque.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 84°F is in line with the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Hagia Sophia today at 9.9/10. 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.
Weather in Hagia Sophia right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:07 AM, Aug 21 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Hagia Sophia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 84° / 71° | 0% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 72° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌥️ Fog | 85° / 69° | 0% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 86° / 71° | 0% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 73° | 0% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 72° | 0% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 81° / 71° | 3% | 17 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 82° / 69° | 7% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 69° | 16% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 84° / 67° | 6% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 71° | 8% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 67° | 6% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 87° / 70° | 8% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 69° | 8% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 68° | 10% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 97° / 67° | 3% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
Climate in Hagia Sophia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 42° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 51° | 40° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 58° | 43° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 64° | 48° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 55° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 84° | 66° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 88° | 71° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 86° | 71° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 80° | 65° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 56° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 62° | 51° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 54° | 45° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Hagia Sophia
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Air quality and pollen in Hagia Sophia
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Hagia Sophia
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hagia Sophia?
Hagia Sophia is a tourist attraction in Istanbul. Its coordinates are 41.0086, 28.9802. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Hagia Sophia right now?
It is currently 79°F (26°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 68% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Hagia Sophia?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Hagia Sophia, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Hagia Sophia in?
Hagia Sophia observes Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00). The local time is 10:07 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Hagia Sophia?
The closest airports are Istanbul Airport (IST), 22 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Hagia Sophia?
Popular options include Blue Mosque.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 21, 2026 at 10:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
