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 11.61°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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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.

52.9

°F

December 22, 08:32

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

53.2°F

Tomorrow:

52.9°F

Sunrise:

08:26

Sunset:

17:40

Day Length:

9 h. 14 min.

Istanbul in December

Minimum:

45.9°F

Average:

49.8°F

Maximum:

52.0°F

Sea water temperature in Istanbul today

As of now, in Istanbul, the water temperature is 52.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.2°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 stay about the same.

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 56.0°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 50.0°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

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 52.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 51.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Istanbul

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	55.5°F	56.4°F	55.7°F
Dec 9	55.6°F	56.0°F	55.4°F
Dec 10	55.7°F	55.5°F	55.2°F
Dec 11	55.6°F	55.8°F	55.0°F
Dec 12	54.3°F	55.3°F	54.9°F
Dec 13	54.3°F	55.0°F	54.7°F
Dec 14	54.0°F	54.4°F	54.2°F
Dec 15	53.9°F	53.0°F	53.9°F
Dec 16	53.4°F	52.5°F	53.5°F
Dec 17	54.0°F	52.4°F	53.4°F
Dec 18	53.5°F	54.0°F	53.4°F
Dec 19	52.9°F	53.6°F	53.3°F
Dec 20	53.6°F	53.5°F	53.3°F
Dec 21	53.2°F	53.2°F	53.0°F
Dec 22	52.9°F	53.0°F	52.7°F
Dec 23	52.9°F	53.4°F	52.7°F
Dec 24	52.7°F	53.5°F	52.5°F
Dec 25	52.7°F	54.3°F	52.5°F
Dec 26	52.6°F	54.8°F	52.4°F
Dec 27	52.3°F	54.5°F	52.1°F
Dec 28	52.1°F	53.2°F	51.9°F
Dec 29	51.6°F	52.1°F	51.4°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 17, 2014, reaching a 80.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 21, 2017, dipping to 42.7°F. The average readings by season are 50.3°F in Winter, 53.4°F in Spring, 73.5°F in Summer, and 67.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Üsküdar	53.2°F	3mi
Esenler	52.7°F	4mi
Bahçelievler	52.7°F	5mi
Bağcılar	52.7°F	5mi
Sultangazi	52.4°F	8mi
Umraniye	53.0°F	9mi
Maltepe	52.6°F	12mi
Yalova	52.5°F	30mi
Bursa	51.1°F	57mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Istanbul