Weather in Istanbul, Turkey in August
In an average August, Istanbul sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 22°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°C to 32°C |
| Average low | 22°C |
| Typical low range | 20°C to 24°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
37°C
2002-08-12
Lowest
20°C
1997-08-24
Low
Highest
26°C
2021-08-03
Lowest
16°C
1984-08-30
Feels-like
Highest
47°C
2010-08-17
Lowest
20°C
1997-08-24
Humidity
Highest
21.8 g/m³
2010-08-14
Lowest
8.7 g/m³
1981-08-30
Wind
Highest
50 km/h
2025-08-15
Lowest
7 km/h
2004-08-20
Precip
Wettest
80 mm
1997
Driest
1 mm
1998
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