Istanbul Weather in August
Turkey · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high30°C (85°F)
Avg low23°C (73°F)
Rainfall17 mm (0.7 in)
RatingExcellent 9/10
In August, Istanbul has average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). August is summer in Turkey. The month is very dry, with about 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain spread over 3 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 13.6 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is August a good time to visit Istanbul?
August is a good time to visit Istanbul (9/10), though May to July and September to October are even better.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 30°C (85°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 23°C (73°F) |
| Daily mean | 26°C (78°F) |
| Rainfall | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 3 |
| Humidity | 66% |
| Cloud cover | 28% |
| Daylight | 13.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 10.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 16.9 km/h |
| vs July | 1°C warmer than July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Istanbul in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
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
← JulyBest time to visit IstanbulSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
Nearby in August
- Bursa33°C · 12 mm
- Izmir34°C · 3 mm
- Ankara33°C · 13 mm
- Bucharest32°C · 47 mm
- Bodrum32°C · 3 mm
- Konya33°C · 4 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.