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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.
Sea temperature in Istanbul now

74.4

°F

August 14, 13:16

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

74.8°F

Tomorrow:

74.4°F

Sunrise:

06:12

Sunset:

20:05

Day Length:

13 h. 53 min.

Istanbul in August

Minimum:

47.0°F

Average:

50.9°F

Maximum:

53.0°F

Sea water temperature in Istanbul today

As of now, in Istanbul, the water temperature is 74.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.8°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 stay about the same.

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 2021, while the historical minimum was 71.8°F on 2023.

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 74.2°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 31 72.3°F 75.7°F 75.6°F
Aug 1 70.9°F 75.7°F 75.7°F
Aug 2 70.3°F 74.3°F 75.5°F
Aug 3 70.9°F 74.7°F 75.7°F
Aug 4 71.3°F 74.2°F 76.0°F
Aug 5 71.7°F 75.0°F 75.7°F
Aug 6 72.7°F 74.6°F 75.8°F
Aug 7 73.4°F 75.2°F 76.0°F
Aug 8 74.2°F 75.1°F 76.1°F
Aug 9 75.0°F 75.1°F 76.0°F
Aug 10 73.9°F 74.9°F 75.9°F
Aug 11 74.1°F 74.7°F 75.7°F
Aug 12 74.5°F 75.4°F 75.4°F
Aug 13 74.8°F 75.1°F 75.6°F
Aug 14 74.4°F 74.4°F 75.2°F
Aug 15 74.4°F 74.7°F 75.2°F
Aug 16 74.3°F 73.4°F 75.1°F
Aug 17 74.2°F 72.0°F 75.0°F
Aug 18 74.1°F 71.6°F 74.9°F
Aug 19 74.2°F 72.7°F 74.9°F
Aug 20 74.2°F 74.0°F 74.9°F
Aug 21 74.1°F 74.2°F 74.9°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 50.7°F in Winter, 53.3°F in Spring, 73.1°F in Summer, and 67.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Üsküdar 74.6°F 3mi
Esenler 74.5°F 4mi
Bahçelievler 74.5°F 5mi
Bağcılar 74.5°F 5mi
Sultangazi 76.6°F 8mi
Umraniye 74.9°F 9mi
Maltepe 73.9°F 12mi
Yalova 73.1°F 30mi
Bursa 76.3°F 57mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Istanbul