What to wear in Istanbul by month
Climate normals and clothing capsules for Istanbul, month by month.
These are 2015–2024 climate normals (Open-Meteo archive), not a forecast. For actual trip dates, use the 7-day packing page.
How people dress in Istanbul
- Winters are cool, damp and often windy, with lows around 4–7 °C and rain on 10–14 days a month, so a waterproof coat over warm layers works best.
- Summers are warm and humid, with highs around 29 °C, so light, breathable fabrics are ideal.
- Mosques such as the Blue Mosque require covered shoulders and knees, women cover their hair, and shoes come off at the entrance, so carry a scarf.
- Many streets are steep and cobbled, so comfortable shoes with good grip are a must.
- Ferries and the Bosphorus waterfront are breezier than inland streets, so a light jacket helps even on mild days.
January
+4…+9 °C
Typical: +4…+9 °C. Rainy days expected: 14.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
February
+5…+11 °C
Typical: +5…+11 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
March
+6…+12 °C
Typical: +6…+12 °C. Rainy days expected: 11.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
April
+9…+17 °C
Typical: +9…+17 °C. Rainy days expected: 9.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
May
+14…+21 °C
June
+19…+26 °C
Typical: +19…+26 °C. Rainy days expected: 7.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- Sunglasses and sun protection
July
+21…+29 °C
Typical: +21…+29 °C. Rainy days expected: 4.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- Sunglasses and sun protection
August
+22…+29 °C
Typical: +22…+29 °C. Rainy days expected: 3.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- Sunglasses and sun protection
September
+19…+26 °C
Typical: +19…+26 °C. Rainy days expected: 7.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- Sunglasses and sun protection
October
+14…+20 °C
November
+11…+16 °C
Typical: +11…+16 °C. Rainy days expected: 9.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
December
+7…+12 °C
Typical: +7…+12 °C. Rainy days expected: 13.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
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