Istanbul weather in October
Istanbul in October averages 17°C (62°F), 85 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Istanbul, October is the sixth warmest, the second wettest and the sixth dullest.
- Average temp
- 17°C (62°F)
13–21°C · 56–69°F
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.2 h
hours per day
What is Istanbul like in October?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Istanbul in October?
A light rain jacket
About 85 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
October compared with September and November
October in Istanbul is 4.4°C cooler than September and 42 mm wetter than it, which averages 21°C (70°F).
October in Istanbul is 4.7°C warmer than November and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (54°F).
Daylight in Istanbul in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 11 hours 7 minutes in Istanbul, rising about 07:15 and setting about 18:23 local time.
October ends 1 hour 18 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Istanbul
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Istanbul
What to read before you book.
Istanbul weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October 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 October
October climate averages for Istanbul, 1991–2020.
Istanbul averages 17°C (62°F) in October, ranging from about 13°C (56°F) at night to 21°C (69°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 85 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 17°C (62°F) against 12°C (54°F) in November — 4.7°C warmer.
October is 4.4°C cooler than September, and 42 mm wetter.
Yes. October falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 5.2 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 October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 7 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 15 hours 7 minutes in June and 9 hours 15 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:15 and sunset about 18:23 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 18 minutes shorter than it starts.
