The climate in İstanbul during September can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
September is in the fall / autumn in İstanbul and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 24.1°C 75.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 15.5°C 59.9°F |
| Average temperature | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 43 mm 1.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 6 days |
| Sea temperature | 22.5°C 72.6°F |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average September is the 5th driest month of the year in İstanbul with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 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 September 2025.
Best places to visit in September
| Hottest month: | August | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 25mm 1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 8°C 46.4°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 126mm 5ins |