Istanbul Weather Forecast
Istanbul weather: 64°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Istanbul?
No - rain is unlikely in Istanbul today.
A 10% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,1 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 16% of a normal October week (0,1 in against 0,6 in).
16-day forecast for Istanbul
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 60° | 10% | 17 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 60° | 73% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 61° | 25% | 19 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 61° | 0% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 71° / 60° | 0% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 71° / 60° | 0% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 63° | 2% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 60° | 17% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 58° | 20% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 60° | 9% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 60° | 12% | 2 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 62° | 18% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 62° | 16% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 69° | 16% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 66° | 24% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 69° | 24% | 10 mph | 4 |
What this means for Istanbul
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month.
A 10% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 65°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- 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 64°F (18°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 68% and wind is 12 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 5:46 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 October 1, 2026 at 5:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
