Istanbul weather in October (Marmara Region, Turkey)

Is Istanbul a good destination in October, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During October, Istanbul is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Istanbul in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 159 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Istanbul. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Istanbul, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 159 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 46%  

Where to go in Turkey in October

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?

For visitors traveling to Istanbul, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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.