The climate in İstanbul during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in İstanbul and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 19.2°C 66.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 11.8°C 53.2°F |
Average temperature | 15.5°C 59.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 76 mm 3 ins |
Rainy days | 11 days |
Sea temperature | 18.8°C 65.8°F |
Humidity | 76% |
Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average October is the 4th wettest month of the year in İstanbul with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in İstanbul in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | August | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
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Driest month: | July | 25mm 1ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 12.7hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 8°C 46.4°F |
Wettest month: | December | 126mm 5ins |