Turkey
Istanbul in March: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Istanbul in March is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 11 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
48/100 · #9
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#9
Sun
#7
Published best categories: none
Istanbul · MarchPhoto: Bosphorus_Istanbul_2007.jpg: Gryffindor derivative work: Stegop · Public domainClimate facts
- Average high
- 11 °C
- Average low
- 5 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 10 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 9 | 4 | 11 | 66 | 2.7 | 82 | 4.3 | 39 |
| March (selected) | 11 | 5 | 10 | 59 | 4.1 | 79 | 4.1 | 48 |
| April | 16 | 9 | 8 | 47 | 5.9 | 77 | 3.6 | 67 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (48/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | -9 | -2.3 °C | -1.5 °C | +0.8 | +6.9 mm | -1.4 h | +2.5 % | +0.2 m/s |
| April | +19 | +4.4 °C | +3.5 °C | -2 | -12.4 mm | +1.8 h | -2.6 % | -0.5 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Istanbul in March?
The average daily high is around 11 °C, with an average daily low of about 5 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Istanbul in March?
The curated estimate is about 10 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 59 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
By the climate score, May, June, July and September are the strongest months for Istanbul. March is not among them.