Istanbul
Turkey
Long-term weather forecast
Long-term weather forecast

February weather forecast and climate
Istanbul, Turkey

Ships along the coast of the port city of Istanbul, Turkey, with a background view of the cityscape
Ships along the coast of the port city of Istanbul, Turkey, with a background view of the cityscape
February is a cold and wet winter month in Istanbul, with the average rainfall of 76.2mm (3"). There is a chance of snowfall and frosty nights as the temperatures remain in the average range of 3.3°C (37.9°F) to 8.9°C (48°F).
The skies are mostly cloudy with a persistent fog over the harbor that stalls shipping lines for hours. The daily sunshine is 3.5 hours, even though the daylight lasts for 11 hours. The Atlantic side experiences colder temperatures compared to the other parts.
Bring warm winter clothes along with a rain jacket while visiting Istanbul in February.

What is the temperature in February in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, in February, the average high-temperature is 9°C (48.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 3.1°C (37.6°F).

How much does it rain in Istanbul in February?

In February, in Istanbul, Turkey, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout February, 77.3mm (3") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in February in Istanbul?

In February, in Istanbul, snow falls for 4.9 days.

When does it snow the most in Istanbul?

February has the most snowfall days of the year in Istanbul. Snow falls for 4.9 days.

What is the month with the coldest sea water in Istanbul?

With an average sea temperature of 7.8°C (46°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater.

How cold is the water in February in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, Turkey, the average seawater temperature in February is 7.8°C (46°F). Swimming in 7.8°C (46°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in February in Istanbul?

The average length of the day in February is 10.7h.

How long on average sun shines in February in Istanbul?

The average sunshine in February in Istanbul, Turkey, is 3.1h.

How high is the UV index in February in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, Turkey, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from the exposure to the Sun's UV rays.
Average temperature in February - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average high temperature in February: 9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in February: 3.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.1°C).

Average rainfall in February - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average rainfall in February: 77.3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (122.6mm).
The driest month (with the lowest rainfall) is July (31.6mm).

Average rainfall days in February - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average rainfall days in February: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17.5 days).
The month with the lowest number of rainy days is July (4.2 days).

Average snowfall days in February - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average snowfall days in February: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
Months with the lowest number of snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in February - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average sea temperature in February: 7.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (24.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (7.8°C).

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average daylight in February: 10.7h

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15.1h).
The month with shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9.3h).

  • Average sunshine in February: 3.1h

The month with most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10.4h).
The month with least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2.2h).

Average UV index in February - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average UV index in February: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).