Istanbul weather in February
Istanbul in February averages 7°C (44°F), 74 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Istanbul, February is the fifth wettest and the third dullest.
- Average temp
- 7°C (44°F)
3–10°C · 38–49°F
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 3.5 h
hours per day
What is Istanbul like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Istanbul in February?
A light rain jacket
About 74 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 3°C (38°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Istanbul is about the same temperature as January and about as wet as it, which averages 7°C (44°F).
February in Istanbul is 2.1°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages 9°C (47°F).
Daylight in Istanbul in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 38 minutes in Istanbul, rising about 07:59 and setting about 18:37 local time.
February ends 1 hour 7 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 29 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Istanbul
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Istanbul
What to read before you book.
Istanbul weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February 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 February
February climate averages for Istanbul, 1991–2020.
Istanbul averages 7°C (44°F) in February, ranging from about 3°C (38°F) at night to 10°C (49°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 74 mm falls across February, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. February averages 7°C (44°F) against 9°C (47°F) in March — 2.1°C cooler.
February is about as warm as January, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 3.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 38 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 15 hours 7 minutes in June and 9 hours 15 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:59 and sunset about 18:37 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 7 minutes longer than it starts.
