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Istanbul Weather March

Istanbul is situated in Mediterranean climate zone that typically has warm or hot summer with mild rains and soft but rainy winter.

To help you choose the best time to travel, you can find climate data below on the weather in Istanbul in March.

day temperatureaverage daily high+10.8°C
night temperatureaverage daily low+4.2°C
sea temperaturesea temperature+8°C
day lengthdaytime12.4 h
sunny hours per daysunny / overcast hours4.3 / 8.1
average monthly precipitationaverage monthly precipitation72 mm

Best time with the soft weather for the sightseeing and long walks in Istanbul are May, June, September.

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Temperature in Istanbul

In March the average daily maximum in Istanbul is +10.8°C, and the minimum +4.2°C.

The hottest March day on record is +29.3°C, and the coldest -5.8°C.

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Daylight hours

There are 12.4 hours of daylight in Istanbul in March. Out of these, on average 4.3 are sunny, which means it is mostly cloudy.

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Sea temperature

The average monthly temperature in the Sea of Marmara on the beaches of Istanbul in March is +8°C.

The water is very cold and only suitable to bathe in shortly for the most hardy people.

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Precipitation

The amount of precipitation in Istanbul in March is usually 72 mm, which may cause a change of plans on certain days.