Istanbul weather in March
March in Istanbul: cold, a little rain, with very humid — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Istanbul · #373 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Istanbul climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 11°C / 51°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 74 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.9 cm / 1.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 73 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Istanbul in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Istanbul?
- March in Istanbul: cold, a little rain, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Istanbul on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Istanbul in March?
- In March, Istanbul averages a daily high of 10.8°C and a low of 5.5°C, with about 74.1 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Istanbul in March?
- Istanbul has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 73 in March.
- Does it snow in Istanbul in March?
- Istanbul sees roughly 3.9 cm of snowfall in March.