Istanbul Weather Forecast
Istanbul weather: 60°F, light showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Istanbul
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 32 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,1 in, 0,1 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Istanbul
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 59° | 65% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 61° | 3% | 17 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 60° | 0% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 58° | 0% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 60° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 58° | 0% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 58° | 3% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 75° / 61° | 19% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 71° / 61° | 9% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 74° / 59° | 12% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 58° | 18% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 77° / 61° | 16% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 57° | 16% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 62° | 23% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 59° | 26% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 27% | -- | — |
What this means for Istanbul
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 65°F is 4°F below the 69°F typical for this month.
A 65% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 65°F.
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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 60°F (16°C) with light showers. Humidity is 87% and wind is 10 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 10:00 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 October 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
