What is the current water temperature in Istanbul?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Istanbul?

As of now, in Istanbul, the water temperature is 16.08°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Istanbul

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Istanbul. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

60.9

°F

November 26, 21:15

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

61.5°F

Tomorrow:

60.7°F

Sunrise:

08:04

Sunset:

17:39

Day Length:

9 h. 35 min.

Istanbul in December

Minimum:

45.9°F

Average:

50.0°F

Maximum:

52.0°F

Sea water temperature in Istanbul today

As of now, in Istanbul, the water temperature is 60.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.6°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.8°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 56.5°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 60.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Istanbul

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 12	63.3°F	61.1°F	61.9°F
Nov 13	63.4°F	61.0°F	61.8°F
Nov 14	63.2°F	60.9°F	61.7°F
Nov 15	62.7°F	59.8°F	61.3°F
Nov 16	62.4°F	59.4°F	61.0°F
Nov 17	62.4°F	59.1°F	60.9°F
Nov 18	62.0°F	58.7°F	60.5°F
Nov 19	62.6°F	58.7°F	60.3°F
Nov 20	62.0°F	58.3°F	59.9°F
Nov 21	61.1°F	58.7°F	59.6°F
Nov 22	60.5°F	58.8°F	59.4°F
Nov 23	61.0°F	59.7°F	59.5°F
Nov 24	60.6°F	58.4°F	59.0°F
Nov 25	61.5°F	57.7°F	59.0°F
Nov 26	60.9°F	57.2°F	58.4°F
Nov 27	60.7°F	56.5°F	58.2°F
Nov 28	60.5°F	56.2°F	57.9°F
Nov 29	60.1°F	56.6°F	57.6°F
Nov 30	60.0°F	56.2°F	57.5°F
Dec 1	60.1°F	56.4°F	57.5°F
Dec 2	59.8°F	55.9°F	57.2°F
Dec 3	59.3°F	55.5°F	56.7°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Istanbul by month

In Istanbul, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 80 swimming days.

The warmest water in Istanbul was recorded on August 1, 2018, reaching a 79.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 21, 2017, dipping to 42.7°F. The average readings by season are 50.4°F in Winter, 53.3°F in Spring, 73.2°F in Summer, and 67.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Üsküdar	60.6°F	3mi
Esenler	61.1°F	4mi
Bahçelievler	61.1°F	5mi
Bağcılar	61.1°F	5mi
Sultangazi	60.7°F	8mi
Umraniye	60.6°F	9mi
Maltepe	60.4°F	12mi
Yalova	58.7°F	30mi
Bursa	59.6°F	57mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Istanbul