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 14.81°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.

58.7

°F

November 21, 16:33

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.3°F

Tomorrow:

58.6°F

Sunrise:

07:59

Sunset:

17:41

Day Length:

9 h. 42 min.

Istanbul in November

Minimum:

46.3°F

Average:

49.8°F

Maximum:

52.8°F

Sea water temperature in Istanbul today

As of now, in Istanbul, the water temperature is 58.7°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 0.7°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 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 62.6°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 57.3°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 57.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 57.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Istanbul

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	62.0°F	66.9°F	62.1°F
Nov 8	61.6°F	66.6°F	62.0°F
Nov 9	61.5°F	66.9°F	61.9°F
Nov 10	61.4°F	66.7°F	61.8°F
Nov 11	61.3°F	66.1°F	61.7°F
Nov 12	61.1°F	65.3°F	61.5°F
Nov 13	60.9°F	64.5°F	61.4°F
Nov 14	60.8°F	65.3°F	61.3°F
Nov 15	59.8°F	65.2°F	60.9°F
Nov 16	59.4°F	65.0°F	60.7°F
Nov 17	59.1°F	64.8°F	60.6°F
Nov 18	58.7°F	64.0°F	60.2°F
Nov 19	58.7°F	63.3°F	59.9°F
Nov 20	58.3°F	61.5°F	59.6°F
Nov 21	58.7°F	61.1°F	59.3°F
Nov 22	58.6°F	60.9°F	59.2°F
Nov 23	58.4°F	60.2°F	59.1°F
Nov 24	58.0°F	59.8°F	58.7°F
Nov 25	57.9°F	60.3°F	58.6°F
Nov 26	57.6°F	60.2°F	58.3°F
Nov 27	57.4°F	59.8°F	58.1°F
Nov 28	57.2°F	59.1°F	57.8°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 50.4°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	58.8°F	3mi
Esenler	58.5°F	4mi
Bahçelievler	58.5°F	5mi
Bağcılar	58.5°F	5mi
Sultangazi	58.7°F	8mi
Umraniye	58.8°F	9mi
Maltepe	58.6°F	12mi
Yalova	58.5°F	30mi
Bursa	57.7°F	57mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Istanbul