Weather in Istanbul in March
In an average March, Istanbul sees a daily high around 10°C and a low around 6°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 10°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 6°C to 14°C |
| Average low | 6°C |
| Typical low range | 2°C to 9°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
March records
The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.
High
Highest
21°C
1993-03-27
Lowest
-2°C
1987-03-06
Low
Highest
15°C
2001-03-26
Lowest
-4°C
1987-03-06
Feels-like
Highest
15°C
2001-03-26
Lowest
-11°C
1987-03-07
Humidity
Highest
10.7 g/m³
2024-03-31
Lowest
2.6 g/m³
1987-03-06
Wind
Highest
51 km/h
1987-03-04
Lowest
7 km/h
1994-03-07
Gust
Highest
81 km/h
1987-03-04
Lowest
13 km/h
2015-03-11
Precip
Wettest
141 mm
1998
Driest
15 mm
1990
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