Istanbul weather in March (Marmara Region, Turkey)

What weather conditions can you expect in Istanbul this March? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of March in Istanbul typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 12°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Istanbul in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 145 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 March

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Water Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 145 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in Turkey in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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.