Weather in Istanbul: March
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Average day temperature: | 53.5°F |
Average night temperature: | 47.4°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 47.4°F |
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Number of sunny days: | 11 days |
Day length: | 11.3 - 12.6 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 3 days |
Precipitation totals: | 1.7 in. | |
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Air temperature in March, °F
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The highest day temperature during March of 2025 was 69°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 39°F. Daily and nightly averages during March were 56.7°F and 48.1°F.
Sea water temperature in Istanbul in March, °F
The average sea water temperature in March of 2025 was 48.5°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 51.1°F and 45.5°F.
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Number of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days in March is almost equal.
Precipitation total in March, in.
Precipitation total value in Istanbul in March is 1.7 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
The average wind speed value in March is 10.0 mph It makes March one of the least windy months of the year.
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in March is: 5.8.
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