AI-generatedÜsküdar at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,120 h
- Rain a year
- 677 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 41 m
Climate in Üsküdar
Üsküdar has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year, Üsküdar is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Üsküdar
The best time to visit Üsküdar is from May to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to November. Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is December with 97 mm.
Üsküdar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Üsküdar in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–21 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Üsküdar in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Üsküdar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Üsküdar in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–11 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:1418:25
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:57–07:51 · evening 17:48–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:46–06:57 · evening 18:42–18:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Üsküdar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 17°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 12° |
| Sea | 21° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Üsküdar in October?
In October, Üsküdar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Üsküdar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min07:14 – 18:25
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Üsküdar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Üsküdar: score 97 against 76. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in June. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 18° |
| Sea | 19.2° | 20.8° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 29 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 7 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Üsküdar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January9° · Sea 9° · 2.6 h
In January, Üsküdar is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Üsküdar.
Üsküdar in January22February10° · Sea 8° · 3.2 h
In February, Üsküdar is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Üsküdar.
Üsküdar in February41March12° · Sea 9° · 4.3 h
In March, Üsküdar is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Üsküdar.
Üsküdar in March72April16° · Sea 12° · 6.0 h
In April, Üsküdar is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Üsküdar.
Üsküdar in April90May21° · Sea 16° · 7.5 h
In May, Üsküdar is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Üsküdar.
Üsküdar in May97June26° · Sea 21° · 9.2 h
In June, Üsküdar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Üsküdar.
Üsküdar in June92July28° · Sea 24° · 9.9 h
In July, Üsküdar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Üsküdar.
Üsküdar in July91August29° · Sea 24° · 9.1 h
In August, Üsküdar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Üsküdar.
Üsküdar in August88September25° · Sea 23° · 7.1 h
In September, Üsküdar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Üsküdar.
Üsküdar in September76October20° · Sea 19° · 4.7 h
In October, Üsküdar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Üsküdar.
Üsküdar in October57November15° · Sea 16° · 3.5 h
In November, Üsküdar is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Üsküdar.
Üsküdar in November25December11° · Sea 12° · 2.3 h
In December, Üsküdar is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Üsküdar.
Üsküdar in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Üsküdar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (4°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 49 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 9° | 4° | 9.4° | 2.6 h | 13 | 87 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 10° | 4° | 8.4° | 3.2 h | 12 | 75 |
| MarchMar | 41 | 12° | 5° | 9.0° | 4.3 h | 11 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 16° | 8° | 11.5° | 6.0 h | 9 | 50 |
| MayMay | 90 | 21° | 13° | 16.0° | 7.5 h | 6 | 33 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 26° | 18° | 20.8° | 9.2 h | 5 | 29 |
| JulyJul | 92 | 28° | 21° | 23.5° | 9.9 h | 3 | 22 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 29° | 22° | 24.2° | 9.1 h | 3 | 21 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 25° | 18° | 22.5° | 7.1 h | 7 | 47 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 20° | 14° | 19.2° | 4.7 h | 9 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 57 | 15° | 10° | 15.5° | 3.5 h | 9 | 71 |
| DecemberDec | 25 | 11° | 6° | 12.0° | 2.3 h | 13 | 97 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Üsküdar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.1 – 20.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Üsküdar ranges from 8.4 °C in February to 24.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.1 and 25.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.4° | 7.9° | 10.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.4° | 6.8° | 9.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.0° | 7.9° | 10.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 11.5° | 9.8° | 12.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.0° | 14.9° | 17.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 20.8° | 19.7° | 21.8° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.5° | 22.4° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.2° | 23.1° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.5° | 21.5° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.2° | 18.1° | 20.5° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 15.5° | 14.1° | 16.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 12.0° | 10.7° | 13.4° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Üsküdar
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Üsküdar, 42 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Üsküdar: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Üsküdar has about 9 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Üsküdar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Üsküdar
How breezy and how cloudy Üsküdar is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Üsküdar typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jul – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Üsküdar: variable cloud, with about 4.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Üsküdar
How often the day gets hot in Üsküdar (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Üsküdar has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Üsküdar
Snow is possible in Üsküdar, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Üsküdar.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Üsküdar
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Üsküdar in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Üsküdar has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 63
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 30 min
- Distance
- 2,520 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Turkey
- Currency
- Turkish Lira (TRY)
- Language
- Turkish
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +90
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Üsküdar vs Istanbul
In October the holiday weather in Üsküdar and Istanbul is about equally good (score 76 vs 76). During the day Istanbul is 1 °C warmer than Üsküdar. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Üsküdar | Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 21° |
| Sea | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Üsküdar
When is the best time to visit Üsküdar?
The best time to visit Üsküdar is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Üsküdar?
The sea temperature in Üsküdar ranges from 8.4 °C in February to 24.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Üsküdar in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.2 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Üsküdar?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Üsküdar?
Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is December with 97 mm. The driest month is August with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Üsküdar get?
Üsküdar gets around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Üsküdar in?
Üsküdar is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Üsküdar?
A nonstop flight from London to Üsküdar takes about 3 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,520 km.
Which school holidays are best for Üsküdar?
Üsküdar has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 91, summer holidays 91, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 21.