Istanbul
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Long-term weather forecast
Long-term weather forecast

November 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
November is cloudy and wet and ends the fall season in Istanbul. The rainfall is to the tune of 101.6mm (4") in 13 days. The average temperatures fall in the cold range of 8.9°C (48°F) to 15°C (59°F) with warm days and occasional chilly nights.
The humidity increases with the onset of winter with a dense fog around the Golden Horn harbor. The days are short, and the daylight hardly lasts for 10 hours, while the daily sunshine is hardly 3.5 hours.
November is a month for budget travelers to take advantage of the off-season discounts.

What is the temperature in November in Istanbul?

The average high-temperature, in November, in Istanbul, Turkey, is 14.7°C (58.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 8.9°C (48°F).

How many days does it rain in November in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, in November, during 13.3 rainfall days, 101.3mm (4") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Istanbul?

November is the first month it typically snows. Throughout November, there are 0.3 snowfall days.

How cold is the water in November in Istanbul?

In November, the average sea temperature in Istanbul, Turkey, is 13.8°C (56.8°F). Swimming in 13.8°C (56.8°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 November in Istanbul?

In November, the average length of the day is 9.9h.

How many hours of sunshine does Istanbul have in November?

In November, the average sunshine in Istanbul is 3.4h.

How high is the UV index in November in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, the average daily maximum UV index in November is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from the exposure to the Sun's UV rays.
Average temperature in November - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average high temperature in November: 14.7°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 November: 8.9°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 November - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average rainfall in November: 101.3mm

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 November - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average rainfall days in November: 13.3 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 November - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average snowfall days in November: 0.3 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 November - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average sea temperature in November: 13.8°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 November / Average sunshine in November - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average daylight in November: 9.9h

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 November: 3.4h

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 November - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average UV index in November: 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).