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Istanbul in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Istanbul in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Istanbul, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Istanbul in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Istanbul in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +59°F and approximately 13 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 39 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
39 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Istanbul has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Istanbul in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Istanbul for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +64°F with a maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +37°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 41% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +57°F.

Is Istanbul warm or cold in April?

Istanbul is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +52°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +48°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Istanbul:

Climate in Istanbul in April

Istanbul weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+52°F+59°F+68°F
Min. temperature
+25°F+34°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+82°F+93°F
Rainfall
53 mm39 mm26 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
72%69%68%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
101317
Cloudy days
161211
Rainy days
553
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +52°F to +59°F during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 53 mm to 39 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 10 to 13.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Istanbul in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Istanbul is gradually increasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Istanbul based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 33% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 67 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Istanbul wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 14 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Istanbul?

This is the weather in Istanbul in April 2023:
1 April
☀️
+74°F
2 April
☀️
+65°F
3 April
☀️
+59°F
4 April
☀️
+57°F
5 April
🌧️
+55°F
6 April
☀️
+62°F
7 April
☀️
+69°F
8 April
☀️
+63°F
9 April
☀️
+72°F
10 April
☀️
+67°F
11 April
☀️
+50°F
12 April
☀️
+54°F
13 April
☀️
+55°F
14 April
☀️
+61°F
15 April
☀️
+68°F
16 April
☀️
+69°F
17 April
🌧️
+59°F
18 April
🌧️
+50°F
19 April
🌧️
+46°F
20 April
☀️
+59°F
21 April
☀️
+58°F
22 April
☀️
+73°F
23 April
☀️
+72°F
24 April
☀️
+77°F
25 April
☀️
+70°F
26 April
☀️
+74°F
27 April
☀️
+73°F
28 April
☀️
+71°F
29 April
☀️
+68°F
30 April
☁️
+57°F
In April 2023 Istanbul had 25 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Istanbul climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Istanbul in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+56°F) and the highest in 2016 (+74°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1997 with 111 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Istanbul in April:

Is April a good time to visit Istanbul?

April is a really good time to go to Istanbul. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Istanbul.

Can you sunbathe in Istanbul in April?

April has mild temperatures in Istanbul. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Istanbul rainy in April?

Istanbul is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Istanbul in April?

The amount of sunny days in Istanbul during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Turkey

Check out the weather for other cities in Turkey.

Monthly weather in Istanbul

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Istanbul, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.