Istanbul weather in November
Istanbul in November averages 12°C (54°F), 79 mm of rain and 3.6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Istanbul, November is the fifth coldest, the third wettest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 12°C (54°F)
9–16°C · 48–60°F
- Rainfall
- 79 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 3.6 h
hours per day
What is Istanbul like in November?
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 November?
A light rain jacket
About 79 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (48°F).
November compared with October and December
November in Istanbul is 4.7°C cooler than October and about as wet as it, which averages 17°C (62°F).
November in Istanbul is 3.9°C warmer than December and 22 mm drier than it, which averages 8°C (47°F).
Daylight in Istanbul in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 9 hours 53 minutes in Istanbul, rising about 07:51 and setting about 17:45 local time.
November ends 56 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 14 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Istanbul
Dates are a starting point for November.
Travel guides for Istanbul
What to read before you book.
Istanbul weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November 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 November
November climate averages for Istanbul, 1991–2020.
Istanbul averages 12°C (54°F) in November, ranging from about 9°C (48°F) at night to 16°C (60°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 79 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. November averages 12°C (54°F) against 8°C (47°F) in December — 3.9°C warmer.
November is 4.7°C cooler than October, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; November sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 3.6 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 November is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 53 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 15 hours 7 minutes in June and 9 hours 15 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 07:51 and sunset about 17:45 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 56 minutes shorter than it starts.
