Why Is Istanbul So Cold?

travellingaddict27, considering you are from a tropical country you will find the winter of Istanbul very cold. Due to being surrounded by sea all around there are strong cold sea breezes in addition to the rain and snow. Daytime temperatures vary between 10c to sometimes minus 0 celcius.

Is Istanbul really cold?

In İstanbul, the summers are warm, humid, dry, and clear and the winters are long, cold, windy, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 38°F to 85°F and is rarely below 30°F or above 90°F.

What is the coldest month in Istanbul?

July is the hottest month in Istanbul with an average temperature of 23.5°C (74°F) and the coldest is February at 5.5°C (42°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 12 in July. The wettest month is January with an average of 100mm of rain.