Istanbul weather in November
November is a fair month to visit Istanbul: highs of 15°C (59°F) and about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 10°C (49°F) and cloud cover 68% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 16°C (61°F). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with October, it is cooler and about as wet; December brings highs of 10°C (50°F) and 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain.
Is November a good time to visit Istanbul?
fair month Weather score 60/100.
November is a fair month in Istanbul. The weather is usually best in May–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Istanbul in November?
Some rain is normal: about 63 mm (2.5 in) falls in an average November. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Istanbul in November?
Days average 15°C (59°F) and nights 10°C (49°F).
Istanbul weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C (47°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 79 mm | 76% | 10°C (50°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 68 mm | 75% | 9°C (48°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 12°C (53°F) | 5°C (42°F) | 53 mm | 67% | 9°C (49°F) | fair |
| April | 16°C (60°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 42 mm | 61% | 11°C (53°F) | fair |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 35 mm | 55% | 15°C (59°F) | best |
| June | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 36 mm | 42% | 21°C (70°F) | best |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 20 mm | 28% | 25°C (78°F) | best |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 22 mm | 30% | 25°C (77°F) | best |
| September | 25°C (77°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 54 mm | 46% | 24°C (76°F) | best |
| October | 20°C (67°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 70 mm | 59% | 20°C (68°F) | best |
| November | 15°C (59°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 63 mm | 68% | 16°C (61°F) | fair |
| December | 10°C (50°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 82 mm | 74% | 13°C (55°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months