Istanbul Weather Forecast
Istanbul weather: 76°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Istanbul
No snow is in the current forecast window for Istanbul.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Istanbul
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 86° / 71° | 0% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 74° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 77° / 69° | 19% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 69° | 13% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 68° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 84° / 69° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 87° / 66° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 83° / 67° | 0% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 68° | 2% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 76° / 67° | 25% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 64° | 24% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 62° | 12% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 62° | 7% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 64° | 12% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 62° | 16% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 71° | 10% | 18 mph | 6 |
Climate in Istanbul 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- 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 76°F (24°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 74% and wind is 2 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 9:56 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 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 August 26, 2026 at 9:56 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
