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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.
Sea temperature in Istanbul now

73.5

°F

September 18, 06:40

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

73.3°F

Tomorrow:

73.3°F

Sunrise:

06:47

Sunset:

19:09

Day Length:

12 h. 22 min.

Istanbul in September

Minimum:

46.7°F

Average:

50.6°F

Maximum:

53.5°F

Sea water temperature in Istanbul today

As of now, in Istanbul, the water temperature is 73.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.4°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 75.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 71.9°F on 2021.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 72.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 71.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 73.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Istanbul

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 4 76.6°F 76.8°F 75.5°F
Sep 5 76.2°F 76.8°F 75.5°F
Sep 6 75.7°F 76.6°F 75.2°F
Sep 7 74.4°F 76.4°F 74.8°F
Sep 8 74.2°F 76.4°F 74.7°F
Sep 9 72.8°F 76.1°F 74.4°F
Sep 10 74.0°F 76.1°F 74.0°F
Sep 11 74.5°F 75.8°F 74.0°F
Sep 12 74.5°F 76.6°F 74.0°F
Sep 13 74.2°F 76.8°F 73.9°F
Sep 14 74.4°F 77.3°F 73.9°F
Sep 15 73.8°F 77.4°F 73.8°F
Sep 16 73.6°F 76.9°F 73.7°F
Sep 17 73.3°F 76.0°F 73.7°F
Sep 18 73.5°F 75.8°F 73.9°F
Sep 19 73.3°F 75.6°F 73.7°F
Sep 20 73.0°F 75.1°F 73.3°F
Sep 21 72.6°F 74.8°F 73.0°F
Sep 22 72.4°F 74.0°F 72.8°F
Sep 23 71.8°F 73.2°F 72.2°F
Sep 24 71.8°F 73.0°F 72.2°F
Sep 25 71.6°F 72.8°F 72.0°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 67.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Üsküdar 73.0°F 3mi
Esenler 73.8°F 4mi
Bahçelievler 73.8°F 5mi
Bağcılar 73.8°F 5mi
Sultangazi 74.1°F 8mi
Umraniye 73.0°F 9mi
Maltepe 72.4°F 12mi
Yalova 73.7°F 30mi
Bursa 72.8°F 57mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Istanbul