TurkeyThe weather in February in Istanbul
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.
Looking for sun? February isn’t a good month to be in Istanbul. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February for Istanbul, Turkey. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 23°C in 2016, Istanbul reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Istanbul is 11°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation and snowfall
In February, there is an average of 102 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 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.
Daily weather in February for Istanbul
Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Istanbul. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
February weather comparison
| Istanbul | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 12°C | 6°C |
| Max. temperature | 14°C | 10°C |
| Min. temperature | 4°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 11 days |
| Total snowfall | 5,1 cm | 34 cm |
| Snowy days | 2 days | 12 days |
Start of February
The month of February starts in Istanbul with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid February
By mid-February, daytime temps drop to around 11°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Istanbul is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in February in Istanbul, Turkey. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in February in Istanbul
Temperature in February in Istanbul over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in Istanbul, Turkey. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in February in Istanbul
Total precipitation in February in Istanbul over the years
Daily Snowfall in February in Istanbul
Snowfall in February in Istanbul per year
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.
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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.