Climate of Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
Point-value climate at Istanbul (Istanbul, Türkiye). Population approximately 10,061,000.
Located in Istanbul, Türkiye, Istanbul has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 10,061,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 6.3°C / 43.3°F in January to 23.7°C / 74.7°F in July, with rainfall varying from 25 mm / 1 in (July) to 111 mm / 4.4 in (December) — about 714 mm / 28.1 in across the year. Istanbul is the capital of Istanbul. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Istanbul's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.3°C43.3°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| February | 6.3°C43.3°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| March | 7.9°C46.2°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| April | 12.5°C54.5°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 16.9°C62.4°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.4°C70.5°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 23.7°C74.7°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.7°C74.7°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 20.3°C68.5°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 15.9°C60.6°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| November | 11.5°C52.7°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| December | 8.2°C46.8°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Istanbul?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September. Istanbul's warmest month is July at an average of 23.7°C / 74.7°F, and its driest month is July with about 25 mm / 1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Istanbul?
Istanbul, in Istanbul, Türkiye, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 6.3°C / 43.3°F in January to 23.7°C / 74.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 714 mm / 28.1 in, with the wettest month being December (111 mm / 4.4 in) and the driest July (25 mm / 1 in).
What is the average temperature in Istanbul in July?
The average temperature in Istanbul in July is 23.7°C / 74.7°F, with rainfall of about 25 mm / 1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Istanbul?
The driest month in Istanbul is July, with about 25 mm / 1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Istanbul?
The wettest month in Istanbul is December, with approximately 111 mm / 4.4 in of average monthly rainfall.