Istanbul weather in April
Istanbul in April averages 13°C (55°F), 47 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Istanbul, April is the sixth coldest, the sixth driest and the sixth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (55°F)
9–17°C · 48–63°F
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 6.1 h
hours per day
What is Istanbul like in April?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Istanbul in April?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (48°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Istanbul is 4.3°C warmer than March and 19 mm drier than it, which averages 9°C (47°F).
April in Istanbul is 4.7°C cooler than May and 18 mm wetter than it, which averages 18°C (64°F).
Daylight in Istanbul in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 20 minutes in Istanbul, rising about 06:24 and setting about 19:44 local time.
April ends 1 hour 15 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 47 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Istanbul
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Istanbul
What to read before you book.
Istanbul weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | 74 mm |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 74 mm |
| March | 9°C / 47°F | 66 mm |
| April | 13°C / 55°F | 47 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 29 mm |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 29 mm |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 23 mm |
| August | 25°C / 78°F | 29 mm |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 43 mm |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 85 mm |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 79 mm |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | 101 mm |
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FAQs about Istanbul in April
April climate averages for Istanbul, 1991–2020.
Istanbul averages 13°C (55°F) in April, ranging from about 9°C (48°F) at night to 17°C (63°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. April sees only about 47 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. April averages 13°C (55°F) against 18°C (64°F) in May — 4.7°C cooler.
April is 4.3°C warmer than March, and 19 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 20 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 15 hours 7 minutes in June and 9 hours 15 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:24 and sunset about 19:44 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 15 minutes longer than it starts.
