Istanbul weather in February
February in Istanbul: cold, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Istanbul · #399 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Istanbul climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 10°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.6 cm / 3.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 61 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Istanbul in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Istanbul?
- February in Istanbul: cold, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Istanbul on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Istanbul in February?
- In February, Istanbul averages a daily high of 9.6°C and a low of 4.9°C, with about 81.7 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Istanbul in February?
- Istanbul has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 61 in February.
- Does it snow in Istanbul in February?
- Istanbul sees roughly 9.6 cm of snowfall in February.