How hot is Istanbul in February?

Daytime highs in Istanbul in February average 11°C (51°F); nights drop to about 5°C.

Does it rain in Istanbul in February?

Expect around 10.1 rainy days and 76 mm of rainfall in February.

Is February a good time to visit Istanbul?

February is a challenging month to visit Istanbul — consider May–October instead. Overall travel score: 4.7/10. The best months are May–October.

Istanbul weather in February

February is a challenging month to visit Istanbul — consider May–October instead. Expect highs around 11°C, lows near 5°C, and about 10.1 days with rain.

4.7 · Poortravel score for February

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Avg high

11°C

Avg low

5°C

Rainfall

76 mm

Rain days

10.1

Sunshine

6.8 h/day

Daylight

10.4 h

What to pack for Istanbul in February

a warm coat, hat and gloves
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 78%; max daily wind around 25 km/h. Snow falls on about 1.5 days.

How February compares

Best months in Istanbul: May–October. See the full best time to visit Istanbul guide.

Istanbul in February: the details

In February, Istanbul sees average daytime highs of 11°C (51°F) and overnight lows of 5°C (41°F). Rainfall totals roughly 76 mm across 10.1 rainy days, and the sun shines about 6.8 hours per day with 10.4 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 78%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Istanbul, Turkey (41.01, 28.95) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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