Weather in Istanbul for February 2026
Istanbul typically experiences moderate snowfall in February, with an average of 9 snowy days.
According to Istanbul snow forecast for February 2026, 2 snowy days are expected at the beginning of February. The first snowfall for February is expected in Monday, 2 February.The forecast for the first days of February 2026 in Istanbul predicts temperatures to be around 10 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Istanbul at the beginning of February is 8.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 12 °C by the end of February.
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Istanbul Weather February
Temperatures trend during February in Istanbul
February weather in Istanbul day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Feb. | Moderate rain | 7° /6° | 10.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Feb. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 1.7 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 3 Feb. | Patchy rain possible | 4° /2° | 1.4 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 4 Feb. | Sunny | 7° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Feb. | Sunny | 10° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Feb. | Partly cloudy | 10° /7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Feb. | Partly cloudy | 12° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Feb. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /9° | 4.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Feb. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /8° | 5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Feb. | Partly cloudy | 13° /8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Feb. | Patchy rain possible | 13° /10° | 2.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Feb. | Patchy rain possible | 13° /9° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Feb. | Overcast | 8° /4° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Feb. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /3° | 4.3 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 15 Feb. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 4.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Feb. | Overcast | 8° /3° | 1.5 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 17 Feb. | Light freezing rain | 8° /4° | 6.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Feb. | Moderate rain at times | 9° /5° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Feb. | Sunny | 9° /4° | 0.6 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 20 Feb. | Overcast | 8° /4° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Feb. | Overcast | 10° /4° | 0.5 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 22 Feb. | Sunny | 11° /6° | 0.8 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 23 Feb. | Sunny | 11° /5° | 1.7 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 24 Feb. | Sunny | 9° /5° | 3.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Feb. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /6° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Feb. | Overcast | 12° /7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Feb. | Partly cloudy | 13° /7° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Feb. | Overcast | 12° /6° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 1 Mar. | Sunny | 16° /10° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Istanbul weather in February vs January vs March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 10°/6° | 9°/6° | 11°/7° |
| Rainfall | 86 mm | 62 mm | 63 mm |
| Snowfall | 1 cm | 4 cm | 1 cm |
| Wind | 22.5 km/h | 21.9 km/h | 20.2 km/h |
| Humidity | 71% | 71% | 68% |
| Rainy days | 20 days | 15 days | 16 days |
| Snow days | 3 days | 9 days | 1 days |
| Dry days | 8 days | 5 days | 14 days |
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What to pack to Istanbul in February?
As you prepare for your trip to Istanbul in February, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Istanbul, during February, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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