Istanbul Weather in April
Turkey · April climate averages and travel tips
Avg high16°C (61°F)
Avg low9°C (48°F)
Rainfall42 mm (1.7 in)
RatingExcellent 8.7/10
Expect mild days in Istanbul in April: the average high is 16°C (61°F) and the average low is 9°C (48°F). April is spring in Turkey. The month is fairly dry, with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain spread over 7 days. You get roughly 13.1 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is April a good time to visit Istanbul?
April is a good time to visit Istanbul (8.7/10), though May to July and September to October are even better.
April weather at a glance
| Average high | 16°C (61°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 9°C (48°F) |
| Daily mean | 13°C (55°F) |
| Rainfall | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 7 |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Cloud cover | 59% |
| Daylight | 13.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 13 km/h |
| vs March | 4°C warmer than March, with 15 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Istanbul in April
- a warm jacket and layers
Istanbul weather in other months
Jan9°C / 4°C81 mmPoorFeb10°C / 4°C65 mmFairMar12°C / 6°C57 mmGoodApr16°C / 9°C42 mmExcellentMay21°C / 14°C38 mmExcellentJun26°C / 19°C38 mmExcellentJul29°C / 22°C23 mmExcellentAug30°C / 23°C17 mmExcellentSep26°C / 19°C51 mmExcellentOct20°C / 15°C64 mmExcellentNov16°C / 10°C64 mmGoodDec11°C / 6°C78 mmFair
← MarchBest time to visit IstanbulMay →
Better weather in April nearby
- Izmir20°C · 41 mm · Excellent
- Antalya22°C · 35 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum20°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Beijing22°C · 23 mm · Excellent
- Tianjin22°C · 26 mm · Excellent
- Weifang22°C · 34 mm · Excellent
Nearby in April
- Bursa19°C · 47 mm
- Izmir20°C · 41 mm
- Ankara18°C · 33 mm
- Bucharest19°C · 48 mm
- Bodrum20°C · 33 mm
- Konya18°C · 29 mm
Where else is good in April? See where to go in April.