Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
81°Ftypical Aug high
Istanbul
Turkey · Europe
Istanbul is most comfortable in autumn. Summers are warm and winters are cool. The wettest months are roughly October to February. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
39°F to 81°F
Rain
8 days/mo
Sunshine
9.6 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months, with very little rain.
13%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Very sunny skies.
12.7 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with some hot afternoons and occasional humid spells.
Slightly humidAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
76%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology