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

October 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
October spreads beautiful fall colors in Istanbul with lovely temperate weather and the mercury column in the 12.8°C (55°F) to 18.9°C (66°F) range.
The first signs of the approaching wet season are apparent by mid-autumn as each passing day increases the probability of rain. The skies are mostly cloudy, and the sunlight registers for a daily 6 hours. October registers 88.9mm (3.5") of rain and occasionally invites rainstorms.
The autumn is beautiful due to the pleasant weather and the colorful landscape. Expect rain and shine in October, and keep an umbrella or raincoat ready during outdoor excursions.

What is the temperature in October in Istanbul?

In October, in Istanbul, Turkey, the average high-temperature is 19.1°C (66.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 13°C (55.4°F).

How many days does it rain in October in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, during October, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 87.7mm (3.5") of precipitation.

Does it snow in Istanbul in October?

In Istanbul, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

When it does not snow in Istanbul?

April through October are months without snowfall in Istanbul, Turkey.

What is the sea water temperature in October in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, the average seawater temperature in October is 18.4°C (65.1°F). For most, swimming in 18.4°C (65.1°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

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

The average length of the day in October is 11.1h.

How many hours of sunshine does Istanbul have in October?

The average sunshine in October in Istanbul, Turkey, is 5.3h.

How high is the UV index in October in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from the exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average temperature in October - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average high temperature in October: 19.1°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 October: 13°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 October - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average rainfall in October: 87.7mm

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 October - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.2 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 October - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 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 October - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average sea temperature in October: 18.4°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 October / Average sunshine in October - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average daylight in October: 11.1h

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 October: 5.3h

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 October - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average UV index in October: 4

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