Istanbul in March
Find out everything about the water temperature in Istanbul in March. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in March for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in March
Minimum:
43.7 °F
Average:
48.1 °F
Maximum:
51.8 °F
Sea water temperature in Istanbul in March
In the city of Istanbul, the month of March is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 43.7°F on March 23, 2022, with an average temperature being 48.1°F and a maximum temperature reaching 51.8°F on March 31, 2024.
| Date | 10 years average | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 | 47.4°F | 46.2°F | 49.0°F |
| Mar 2 | 47.5°F | 46.1°F | 49.0°F |
| Mar 3 | 47.4°F | 46.1°F | 49.0°F |
| Mar 4 | 47.4°F | 46.2°F | 48.9°F |
| Mar 5 | 47.5°F | 46.8°F | 49.5°F |
| Mar 6 | 47.7°F | 47.4°F | 49.0°F |
| Mar 7 | 47.7°F | 46.8°F | 48.6°F |
| Mar 8 | 48.1°F | 47.6°F | 48.6°F |
| Mar 9 | 47.9°F | 47.4°F | 48.3°F |
| Mar 10 | 48.1°F | 47.1°F | 48.8°F |
| Mar 11 | 47.9°F | 46.9°F | 48.5°F |
| Mar 12 | 48.1°F | 49.1°F | 49.0°F |
| Mar 13 | 48.1°F | 47.8°F | 48.9°F |
| Mar 14 | 48.2°F | 48.9°F | 48.5°F |
| Mar 15 | 48.2°F | 49.4°F | 48.5°F |
| Mar 16 | 48.0°F | 49.6°F | 49.4°F |
| Mar 17 | 48.1°F | 49.4°F | 49.2°F |
| Mar 18 | 48.4°F | 51.7°F | 49.2°F |
| Mar 19 | 48.2°F | 51.2°F | 49.5°F |
| Mar 20 | 48.0°F | 49.9°F | 49.3°F |
| Mar 21 | 48.1°F | 49.7°F | 49.4°F |
| Mar 22 | 48.2°F | 49.2°F | 49.9°F |
| Mar 23 | 48.0°F | 48.7°F | 49.1°F |
| Mar 24 | 48.2°F | 50.5°F | 49.6°F |
| Mar 25 | 48.4°F | 50.4°F | 50.7°F |
| Mar 26 | 48.6°F | 50.6°F | 50.0°F |
| Mar 27 | 48.6°F | 50.6°F | 50.1°F |
| Mar 28 | 48.9°F | 50.6°F | 50.5°F |
| Mar 29 | 48.9°F | 50.5°F | 50.6°F |
| Mar 30 | 48.9°F | 50.7°F | 50.2°F |
| Mar 31 | 49.3°F | 49.9°F | 51.8°F |
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, 73.4°F in Summer, and 67.1°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in March is slightly warmer than February's average of 47.6°F. And in April, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 52.1°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Üsküdar |
62.0°F
|
3mi |
| Esenler |
61.9°F
|
4mi |
| Bahçelievler |
61.9°F
|
5mi |
| Bağcılar |
61.9°F
|
5mi |
| Sultangazi |
64.3°F
|
8mi |
| Umraniye |
62.4°F
|
9mi |
| Maltepe |
66.1°F
|
12mi |
| Yalova |
67.0°F
|
30mi |
| Bursa |
68.7°F
|
57mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Istanbul