Istanbul Weather in February
Turkey · February climate averages and travel tips
Avg high10°C (49°F)
Avg low4°C (40°F)
Rainfall65 mm (2.6 in)
RatingFair 5.3/10
Istanbul in February sees daytime temperatures around 10°C (49°F), dropping to about 4°C (40°F) at night. February is winter in Turkey. The month is moderately rainy, with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over 11 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. You get roughly 10.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is February a good time to visit Istanbul?
February is a fair time to visit Istanbul (5.3/10) mainly because of the cold. For better weather, go in May to July and September to October.
February weather at a glance
| Average high | 10°C (49°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 4°C (40°F) |
| Daily mean | 7°C (44°F) |
| Rainfall | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Cloud cover | 73% |
| Daylight | 10.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 15.8 km/h |
| vs January | 1°C warmer than January, with 16 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Istanbul in February
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
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
← JanuaryBest time to visit IstanbulMarch →
Better weather in February nearby
- Dubai25°C · 14 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur27°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi24°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Kathmandu20°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Pokhara21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Doha24°C · 5 mm · Excellent
Nearby in February
- Bursa11°C · 72 mm
- Izmir13°C · 95 mm
- Ankara8°C · 34 mm
- Bucharest7°C · 33 mm
- Bodrum15°C · 107 mm
- Konya9°C · 36 mm
Where else is good in February? See where to go in February.