Istanbul Weather in March
Turkey · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high12°C (53°F)
Avg low6°C (42°F)
Rainfall57 mm (2.2 in)
RatingGood 6.5/10
Istanbul in March sees daytime temperatures around 12°C (53°F), dropping to about 6°C (42°F) at night. March is spring in Turkey. The month is fairly dry, with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain spread over 11 days. You get roughly 11.7 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is March a good time to visit Istanbul?
March is a good time to visit Istanbul (6.5/10), though May to July and September to October are even better.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 12°C (53°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 6°C (42°F) |
| Daily mean | 9°C (47°F) |
| Rainfall | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Cloud cover | 66% |
| Daylight | 11.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 14.6 km/h |
| vs February | 2°C warmer than February, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Istanbul in March
- 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
← FebruaryBest time to visit IstanbulApril →
Better weather in March nearby
- Dubai27°C · 17 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi27°C · 14 mm · Excellent
- Kathmandu25°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Pokhara25°C · 37 mm · Excellent
- Aqaba26°C · 6 mm · Excellent
- Baghdad25°C · 30 mm · Excellent
Nearby in March
- Bursa14°C · 65 mm
- Izmir16°C · 69 mm
- Ankara12°C · 46 mm
- Bucharest12°C · 43 mm
- Bodrum17°C · 67 mm
- Konya12°C · 38 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.