What is the current water temperature in Istanbul?

As of now, in Istanbul, the water temperature is 23.03°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

73.5

°F

July 16, 03:48

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

73.3°F

Tomorrow:

73.7°F

Sunrise:

05:45

Sunset:

20:35

Day Length:

14 h. 50 min.

Istanbul in July

Minimum:

47.3°F

Average:

50.7°F

Maximum:

52.7°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 1.3°F lower 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 76.9°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 70.7°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 73.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Istanbul

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 2	70.6°F	71.9°F	73.4°F
Jul 3	70.1°F	72.2°F	73.8°F
Jul 4	70.3°F	73.4°F	74.0°F
Jul 5	71.2°F	73.6°F	74.0°F
Jul 6	71.3°F	72.0°F	73.7°F
Jul 7	71.6°F	72.7°F	73.9°F
Jul 8	72.4°F	72.5°F	74.0°F
Jul 9	73.1°F	73.2°F	74.2°F
Jul 10	73.0°F	73.8°F	74.1°F
Jul 11	71.7°F	75.7°F	74.0°F
Jul 12	72.2°F	75.2°F	73.8°F
Jul 13	72.2°F	75.2°F	73.7°F
Jul 14	72.7°F	75.8°F	74.3°F
Jul 15	73.3°F	76.2°F	74.6°F
Jul 16	73.5°F	76.5°F	74.8°F
Jul 17	73.7°F	77.8°F	75.1°F
Jul 18	73.7°F	78.1°F	75.1°F
Jul 19	73.7°F	79.0°F	75.1°F
Jul 20	73.7°F	78.5°F	75.0°F
Jul 21	73.6°F	79.1°F	74.9°F
Jul 22	73.8°F	78.9°F	75.1°F
Jul 23	74.1°F	79.3°F	75.4°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, 73.3°F in Summer, and 67.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Üsküdar	73.2°F	3mi
Esenler	73.9°F	4mi
Bahçelievler	73.9°F	5mi
Bağcılar	73.9°F	5mi
Sultangazi	75.1°F	8mi
Umraniye	73.7°F	9mi
Maltepe	74.2°F	12mi
Yalova	74.0°F	30mi
Bursa	75.5°F	57mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Istanbul