Istanbul weather in August

August in Istanbul: hot, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Istanbul · #335 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 77/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Istanbul climate normals — August

Daytime high29°C / 84°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low22°C / 72°F
Feels like (high)30°C / 86°F
Rainfall15 mm / 0.6 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity72%💧 humid
Dew point20°C / 68°F
Sunshine12.2 h/day
Daylight13.8 h
Wind24 km/h / 15 mph
Air quality (US AQI)49🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Istanbul in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Istanbul?
August in Istanbul: hot, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Istanbul on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
What is the weather like in Istanbul in August?
In August, Istanbul averages a daily high of 28.8°C and a low of 22.4°C, with about 15.3 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Istanbul in August?
Istanbul has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in August.

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