Istanbul Weather in October
Turkey · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high20°C (68°F)
Avg low15°C (58°F)
Rainfall64 mm (2.5 in)
RatingExcellent 9.9/10
In October, Istanbul has average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F). October is autumn (fall) in Turkey. The month is moderately rainy, with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain spread over 8 days. You get roughly 10.9 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is October a good time to visit Istanbul?
Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Istanbul. The weather rates excellent (9.9/10) on our comfort score.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 20°C (68°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C (58°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
| Rainfall | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Cloud cover | 57% |
| Daylight | 10.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 14.8 km/h |
| vs September | 6°C cooler than September, with 13 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Istanbul in October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
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
← SeptemberBest time to visit IstanbulNovember →
Nearby in October
- Bursa22°C · 63 mm
- Izmir24°C · 45 mm
- Ankara21°C · 31 mm
- Bucharest19°C · 52 mm
- Bodrum25°C · 46 mm
- Konya21°C · 34 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.