Temperatures in November
It's cool to moderate in November in Istanbul with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Istanbul in November. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of November
The month of November starts in Istanbul with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 13°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-November
By mid-November, the average daytime temperature drops to around 18°C, with nights close to 12°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of November
By the end of November, the average daytime temperature in Istanbul will be around 16°C, with nights close to 11°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Istanbul is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in November
In November, there is an average of 82 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 31% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, 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 November 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 November |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 15°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
82 mm | 63 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is November a good time to visit Istanbul?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then November isn’t the best time to be in Istanbul. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Istanbul in November
With 28°C, Istanbul hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in November 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in November in Istanbul
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in November 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 November in Istanbul
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in November 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 November, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Istanbul.
Daily UV Index in November in Istanbul
This chart shows the average daily UV index in November 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 November in Istanbul Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in November in Istanbul, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in November in Istanbul Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in November in Istanbul, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in November for Istanbul
Click on a specific day in November 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.
