Istanbul weather by month
Istanbul has warm summers, cool winters and moderate rain. The most pleasant months are May and September.
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Month by month
Average daytime high, night low, rain or snow, how the air feels and how strong the sun is, 1991–2020. Best months are highlighted.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Air | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F 9°C | 38°F 4°C | 3.7 in 93 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| February | 50°F 10°C | 38°F 3°C | 2.5 in 63 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| March | 54°F 12°C | 40°F 5°C | 2.7 in 68 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| April | 63°F 17°C | 46°F 8°C | 1.7 in 42 mm | Dry | Sunny |
| May | 72°F 22°C | 55°F 13°C | 1.3 in 34 mm | Comfortable | Strong sun |
| June | 81°F 27°C | 63°F 17°C | 1.1 in 28 mm | A little humid | Strong sun |
| July | 85°F 30°C | 68°F 20°C | 0.9 in 22 mm | A little humid | Strong sun |
| August | 85°F 30°C | 69°F 20°C | 0.8 in 21 mm | A little humid | Strong sun |
| September | 78°F 26°C | 62°F 16°C | 2.0 in 52 mm | A little humid | Sunny |
| October | 69°F 21°C | 55°F 13°C | 3.0 in 76 mm | Comfortable | Moderate sun |
| November | 60°F 16°C | 48°F 9°C | 2.9 in 73 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| December | 52°F 11°C | 42°F 5°C | 4.1 in 104 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
Cities with a climate like Istanbul
Whole-year match out of 100, one city per country, seasons lined up across the equator.
- Rome Italy87
- Marseille France87
- Thessaloníki Greece84
- Barcelona Spain83
- Tirana Albania83
- Constantine Algeria82