Temperatures in February
It's cool in February in Istanbul with an average temperature of 12°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 8°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Istanbul in February. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of February
The month of February starts in Istanbul with cool temperatures, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature drops to around 11°C, with nights close to 5°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Istanbul will be around 13°C, with nights close to 7°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Istanbul is 11°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in February
In February, there is an average of 102 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 5,1 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 38% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in February for Istanbul. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Istanbul in February |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
12°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
14°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
10°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
102 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
5,1 cm | 0,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
2 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is February a good time to visit Istanbul?
After some sun? Then February isn’t the best time to be in Istanbul. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Istanbul in February
With 23°C, Istanbul hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in February 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -3°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in February in Istanbul
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February in Istanbul, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in February in Istanbul
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February for Istanbul, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for February, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Istanbul.
Daily Snowfall in February in Istanbul
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in February in Istanbul, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in February.
Daily UV Index in February in Istanbul
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Istanbul, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in February in Istanbul Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in Istanbul, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in Istanbul Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February in Istanbul, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in February in Istanbul per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in February in Istanbul, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in February for Istanbul
Click on a specific day in February for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Istanbul. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Istanbul by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Istanbul. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
