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 18.52°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.

65.3

°F

October 26, 19:20

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

66.5°F

Tomorrow:

65.4°F

Sunrise:

07:27

Sunset:

18:08

Day Length:

10 h. 41 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 65.3°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 0.9°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 66.7°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 62.2°F on 2021.

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 64.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Istanbul

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 12	66.9°F	70.3°F	67.9°F
Oct 13	66.4°F	69.8°F	67.6°F
Oct 14	67.0°F	70.4°F	67.7°F
Oct 15	67.3°F	69.4°F	67.3°F
Oct 16	67.7°F	69.6°F	67.0°F
Oct 17	67.2°F	69.1°F	66.7°F
Oct 18	66.8°F	68.6°F	66.4°F
Oct 19	65.9°F	67.8°F	66.3°F
Oct 20	66.2°F	66.7°F	66.0°F
Oct 21	65.8°F	66.5°F	65.7°F
Oct 22	65.4°F	65.8°F	65.5°F
Oct 23	65.1°F	65.5°F	65.2°F
Oct 24	66.2°F	65.3°F	65.0°F
Oct 25	66.5°F	65.5°F	65.0°F
Oct 26	65.3°F	64.8°F	64.4°F
Oct 27	65.4°F	64.9°F	64.5°F
Oct 28	65.5°F	64.7°F	64.5°F
Oct 29	65.1°F	64.1°F	64.2°F
Oct 30	64.9°F	64.5°F	64.0°F
Oct 31	64.7°F	64.2°F	63.8°F
Nov 1	64.4°F	63.9°F	63.4°F
Nov 2	64.1°F	63.6°F	63.2°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	65.7°F	3mi
Esenler	65.2°F	4mi
Bahçelievler	65.2°F	5mi
Bağcılar	65.2°F	5mi
Sultangazi	66.1°F	8mi
Umraniye	65.8°F	9mi
Maltepe	64.7°F	12mi
Yalova	64.5°F	30mi
Bursa	65.0°F	57mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Istanbul