When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
The best time to visit is from September to May.
Derived from the 2015–2024 climate averages.
It is currently 19°C in Istanbul, partly cloudy.
Istanbul
Turkey
19°
Partly cloudy
Feels like 18°C
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Sources and methodologyOutlook for the coming days
Today Istanbul can expect cloudy, with a high of around 23°. Over the coming days it cools slightly, with temperatures between 13° and 23°. Rain is possible: Friday.
Hour by hour
Next 48 hours
- Now19°
- 21:0018°Chance of rain: 8%
- 22:0018°Chance of rain: 8%
- 23:0017°Chance of rain: 3%
- 00:0017°Chance of rain: 5%
- 01:0016°Chance of rain: 8%
- 02:0016°Chance of rain: 0%
- 03:0016°Chance of rain: 0%
- 04:0016°Chance of rain: 0%
- 05:0016°Chance of rain: 0%
- 06:00
16°Chance of rain: 0% - 07:0017°Chance of rain: 3%
- 08:00
17°Chance of rain: 3% - 09:0018°Chance of rain: 0%
- 10:0019°Chance of rain: 3%
- 11:0021°Chance of rain: 0%
- 12:0022°Chance of rain: 0%
- 13:0022°Chance of rain: 5%
- 14:0022°Chance of rain: 5%
- 15:0020°Chance of rain: 15%
- 16:0019°Chance of rain: 25%
- 17:0018°Chance of rain: 38%
- 18:0018°Chance of rain: 65%
- 19:00
17°Chance of rain: 70% - 20:0016°Chance of rain: 70%
- 21:0016°Chance of rain: 60%
- 22:0016°Chance of rain: 48%
- 23:0016°Chance of rain: 23%
- 00:0016°Chance of rain: 10%
- 01:0016°Chance of rain: 5%
- 02:0015°Chance of rain: 0%
- 03:0015°Chance of rain: 0%
- 04:0015°Chance of rain: 0%
- 05:0015°Chance of rain: 0%
- 06:0014°Chance of rain: 0%
- 07:0014°Chance of rain: 0%
- 08:00
14°Chance of rain: 0% - 09:0015°Chance of rain: 0%
- 10:0016°Chance of rain: 0%
- 11:0017°Chance of rain: 0%
- 12:0019°Chance of rain: 0%
- 13:0019°Chance of rain: 0%
- 14:0019°Chance of rain: 0%
- 15:0019°Chance of rain: 0%
- 16:0018°Chance of rain: 0%
- 17:0017°Chance of rain: 0%
- 18:0016°Chance of rain: 0%
- 19:0015°Chance of rain: 0%
- 20:0014°Chance of rain: 0%
Daily forecast
- Chance of rain: 8%23°13° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 8%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 9 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:23
- Sunset
- 18:13
- Chance of rain: 70%22°16° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 70%
- Precipitation
- 3.7 mm
- Maximum wind
- 17 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:24
- Sunset
- 18:12
- Chance of rain: 10%19°14° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 10%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 15 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:25
- Sunset
- 18:10
- Chance of rain: 0%21°13° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 0%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 13 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:26
- Sunset
- 18:09
- Chance of rain: 20%19°16° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 20%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 19 km/h
- UV index
- 3
- Sunrise
- 07:27
- Sunset
- 18:07
- Chance of rain: 37%17°15° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 37%
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Maximum wind
- 24 km/h
- UV index
- 2
- Sunrise
- 07:29
- Sunset
- 18:06
- Chance of rain: 34%15°14° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 34%
- Precipitation
- 3.9 mm
- Maximum wind
- 22 km/h
- UV index
- 1
- Sunrise
- 07:30
- Sunset
- 18:05
14 days
14 days
- Chance of rain: 8%23°13° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 8%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 9 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:23
- Sunset
- 18:13
- Chance of rain: 70%22°16° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 70%
- Precipitation
- 3.7 mm
- Maximum wind
- 17 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:24
- Sunset
- 18:12
- Chance of rain: 10%19°14° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 10%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 15 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:25
- Sunset
- 18:10
- Chance of rain: 0%21°13° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 0%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 13 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:26
- Sunset
- 18:09
- Chance of rain: 20%19°16° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 20%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 19 km/h
- UV index
- 3
- Sunrise
- 07:27
- Sunset
- 18:07
- Chance of rain: 37%17°15° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 37%
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Maximum wind
- 24 km/h
- UV index
- 2
- Sunrise
- 07:29
- Sunset
- 18:06
- Chance of rain: 34%15°14° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 34%
- Precipitation
- 3.9 mm
- Maximum wind
- 22 km/h
- UV index
- 1
- Sunrise
- 07:30
- Sunset
- 18:05
- Chance of rain: 34%16°12° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 34%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 21 km/h
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise
- 07:31
- Sunset
- 18:04
- Chance of rain: 39%16°10° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 39%
- Precipitation
- 0.0 mm
- Maximum wind
- 11 km/h
- UV index
- 2
- Sunrise
- 07:32
- Sunset
- 18:02
Chance of rain: 41%14°11° — Day details- Chance of precipitation
- 41%
- Precipitation
- 2.4 mm
- Maximum wind
- 19 km/h
- UV index
- 2
- Sunrise
- 07:33
- Sunset
- 18:01
- Chance of rain: 31%12°10° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 31%
- Precipitation
- 6.6 mm
- Maximum wind
- 18 km/h
- UV index
- 2
- Sunrise
- 07:34
- Sunset
- 18:00
- Chance of rain: 36%12°8° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 36%
- Precipitation
- 0.9 mm
- Maximum wind
- 17 km/h
- UV index
- 2
- Sunrise
- 07:36
- Sunset
- 17:59
- Chance of rain: 32%12°8° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 32%
- Precipitation
- 10 mm
- Maximum wind
- 14 km/h
- UV index
- 2
- Sunrise
- 07:37
- Sunset
- 17:57
- Chance of rain: 29%13°8° — Day details
- Chance of precipitation
- 29%
- Precipitation
- 3.6 mm
- Maximum wind
- 28 km/h
- UV index
- 3
- Sunrise
- 07:38
- Sunset
- 17:56
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit is from September to May.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 4° | 14 |
| February | 11° | 5° | 10 |
| March | 12° | 6° | 11 |
| April | 17° | 9° | 9 |
| May | 21° | 14° | 9 |
| June | 26° | 19° | 7 |
| July | 29° | 21° | 4 |
| August | 29° | 22° | 3 |
| September | 26° | 19° | 7 |
| October | 20° | 14° | 7 |
| November | 16° | 11° | 9 |
| December | 12° | 7° | 13 |
About Istanbul
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, spread across both sides of the Bosphorus, where Europe meets Asia. A former capital of two empires, the city holds an extraordinary heritage, from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque to Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Istanbul is a classic city-break destination in any season. For Macedonian visitors it is reachable by direct flights and is a frequent choice for a weekend or a longer trip. The climate is mild and humid, with warm summers and gentle winters, so the city is most pleasant to visit in spring and autumn.
What to See in Istanbul
- Hagia Sophia
- The Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet)
- Topkapı Palace
- The Grand Bazaar and a Bosphorus cruise
Frequently asked questions
Will it rain tomorrow in Istanbul?
Tomorrow in Istanbul expect rain, with a high of 22°C and a low of 16°C and a 70% chance of rain.
Istanbul for New Year
Around New Year, average temperatures in Istanbul range from 7°C to 12°C, with about 13 rainy days in the month.