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Istanbul weather in April (Marmara Region, Turkey)

Thinking of visiting Istanbul in April? Check the weather first! Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of April in Istanbul typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 16°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Istanbul in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 180 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Istanbul climate page with graphs.

 

Istanbul, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 51 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46%  

Where to go in Turkey in April

Find out more about the weather in Turkey and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Istanbul.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Turkey? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Turkey. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.