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 16.9°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.

62.4

°F

November 16, 21:42

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.7°F

Tomorrow:

62.3°F

Sunrise:

07:52

Sunset:

17:45

Day Length:

9 h. 53 min.

Istanbul in November

Minimum:

46.3°F

Average:

50.1°F

Maximum:

52.8°F

Sea water temperature in Istanbul today

As of now, in Istanbul, the water temperature is 62.4°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 1.5°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 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 65.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 58.8°F on 2021.

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 61.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 60.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Istanbul

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 2	64.4°F	63.6°F	63.3°F
Nov 3	65.5°F	62.9°F	63.1°F
Nov 4	64.6°F	62.7°F	63.0°F
Nov 5	64.0°F	62.4°F	62.9°F
Nov 6	63.3°F	62.4°F	62.7°F
Nov 7	63.0°F	62.0°F	62.4°F
Nov 8	63.8°F	61.6°F	62.4°F
Nov 9	64.1°F	61.5°F	62.3°F
Nov 10	64.1°F	61.4°F	62.2°F
Nov 11	64.1°F	61.4°F	62.2°F
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	60.9°F
Nov 17	62.3°F	59.1°F	60.7°F
Nov 18	61.9°F	58.7°F	60.4°F
Nov 19	61.6°F	58.7°F	60.1°F
Nov 20	61.2°F	58.3°F	59.7°F
Nov 21	60.9°F	58.7°F	59.4°F
Nov 22	60.8°F	58.8°F	59.3°F
Nov 23	60.9°F	59.7°F	59.4°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	62.4°F	3mi
Esenler	62.3°F	4mi
Bahçelievler	62.3°F	5mi
Bağcılar	62.3°F	5mi
Sultangazi	62.2°F	8mi
Umraniye	61.8°F	9mi
Maltepe	61.8°F	12mi
Yalova	62.2°F	30mi
Bursa	61.5°F	57mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Istanbul