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Istanbul in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Istanbul in November 2024

Good Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
Planning a trip to Istanbul in November? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +57°F and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 65 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
65 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Istanbul has good weather in November.

Average temperature in Istanbul in November

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

The expected average maximum temperature in November is +64°F with a maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +45°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +59°F.

Is Istanbul warm or cold in November?

Istanbul is typically mild in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +50°F.

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

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

Climate in Istanbul in November

Istanbul weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+66°F+57°F+52°F
Min. temperature
+41°F+34°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+77°F+75°F
Rainfall
58 mm65 mm80 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
72%74%75%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
13107
Cloudy days
131416
Rainy days
568
Snowy days
000

November weather is still as good as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 58 mm to 65 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in October to 10 in November.

Next month (December) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 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 November, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Istanbul based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 37 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during November, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
November is one of the rainiest months in Istanbul, here is a comparison with other months, 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 November in Istanbul?

This is the weather in Istanbul in November 2023:
1 November
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+68°F
2 November
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+63°F
3 November
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+70°F
4 November
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+67°F
5 November
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+76°F
6 November
☀️
+75°F
7 November
☁️
+63°F
8 November
☁️
+63°F
9 November
☀️
+63°F
10 November
☀️
+61°F
11 November
☁️
+63°F
12 November
☁️
+66°F
13 November
☀️
+64°F
14 November
☁️
+62°F
15 November
☁️
+61°F
16 November
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+61°F
17 November
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+65°F
18 November
☀️
+66°F
19 November
☀️
+70°F
20 November
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+69°F
21 November
☀️
+72°F
22 November
☀️
+60°F
23 November
☁️
+67°F
24 November
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+59°F
25 November
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+53°F
26 November
☁️
+53°F
27 November
☁️
+54°F
28 November
☁️
+58°F
29 November
☁️
+59°F
30 November
☁️
+59°F
In November 2023 Istanbul had 14 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 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 November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1988 (+52°F) and the highest in 2019 (+71°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 194 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Istanbul in November:

Is November a good time to visit Istanbul?

November 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 November?

November 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 November?

Istanbul is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Istanbul in November?

The amount of sunny days in Istanbul during November 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.