Istanbul weather in February (Marmara Region, Turkey)

What kind of weather does February bring to Istanbul? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Istanbul includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is part of the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 10°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Istanbul in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 89 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Istanbul. 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 February

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 89 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 29%  

Where to go in Turkey in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 8°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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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.