Istanbul Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Istanbul Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


32°C
Highest Temp
4 Aug. 26

1°C
Lowest Temp
1 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust29.33°C

Coldest MonthFebruary6.17°C

Wettest MonthFebruary3.53mm

Windiest MonthJanuary28.36km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Istanbul historically?

August is historically Istanbul's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 28°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 36°C on 2025-07-23.

2. What is the coldest month in Istanbul historically?

January is Istanbul's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 6°C. The all-time record low of -4°C was recorded on 2017-01-07.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Istanbul over the past 17 years?

Istanbul's average annual rainfall is approximately 648.1mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Istanbul experience on average per year?

Istanbul historically records approximately 151.4 rainy days per year. January has the highest number of rain days at an average of 18 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Istanbul?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Istanbul is 36°C on 2025-07-23.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Istanbul?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Istanbul is -4°C on 2017-01-07.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Istanbul historically?

Istanbul experiences its strongest winds during August. The historic gust record of 59.8 kph was recorded on 2023-11-29.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Istanbul during a year?

Usually, Istanbul's humidity peaks in February at around 75.4% and drops to its lowest in July at approximately 63.7%.