October · Autumn · Mediterranean — wet winters, warm and dry summers.
What to pack for Istanbul in October
Cool, wet winters with occasional snow and warm, humid summers. Wind off the Bosphorus is constant.
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Climate at a glance · October
- Avg high
- 21°C · 69°F
- Avg low
- 13°C · 56°F
- Rain days
- 8
- Daylight
- 11h
Pack for Istanbul in October
Anchored on Istanbul's October climate.
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Local quirks & hazards
- Steep, slippery cobbled hills.
- Chilly Bosphorus wind on ferries.
- Winter snow can disrupt transport.
Dress & culture in Istanbul
- Women cover hair and everyone covers shoulders and knees in mosques.
- Shoes come off before entering mosques — easy slip-ons help.
Leave at home
- Shorts for mosque visits.
Istanbul month by month
Average high / low and rainy days. Helpful for planning a trip outside this month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C · 49°F | 4°C · 39°F | 12 |
| Feb | 10°C · 49°F | 3°C · 38°F | 11 |
| Mar | 12°C · 54°F | 5°C · 41°F | 10 |
| Apr | 17°C · 63°F | 9°C · 48°F | 7 |
| May | 22°C · 72°F | 13°C · 56°F | 6 |
| Jun | 27°C · 81°F | 18°C · 64°F | 4 |
| Jul | 30°C · 85°F | 21°C · 69°F | 2 |
| Aug | 30°C · 85°F | 21°C · 70°F | 3 |
| Sep | 26°C · 78°F | 17°C · 62°F | 5 |
| Oct | 21°C · 69°F | 13°C · 56°F | 8 |
| Nov | 15°C · 60°F | 9°C · 48°F | 10 |
| Dec | 11°C · 52°F | 6°C · 42°F | 13 |