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Istanbul in November: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Istanbul in November is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 15 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
57/100 · #8
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#8
Sun
#10
Published best categories: none
Istanbul · NovemberPhoto: Bosphorus_Istanbul_2007.jpg: Gryffindor derivative work: Stegop · Public domainClimate facts
- Average high
- 15 °C
- Average low
- 10 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 10 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 20 | 14 | 9 | 67 | 3.5 | 75 | 4.1 | 77 |
| November (selected) | 15 | 10 | 10 | 67 | 2.2 | 80 | 4.0 | 57 |
| December | 10 | 6 | 13 | 83 | 1.6 | 83 | 4.3 | 36 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: November (57/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | +20 | +5 °C | +4.5 °C | -0.9 | -0.3 mm | +1.3 h | -4.3 % | +0.1 m/s |
| December | -21 | -4.7 °C | -4 °C | +3 | +15.7 mm | -0.6 h | +3.3 % | +0.3 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Istanbul in November?
The average daily high is around 15 °C, with an average daily low of about 10 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Istanbul in November?
The curated estimate is about 10 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 67 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. November is not among them.