Istanbul braces for renewed rainfall starting Monday night, temperatures stable

Istanbul residents can expect a return of rainfall starting Monday night, according to the latest weather report from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Department (AKOM). The showers are predicted to continue intermittently until Tuesday noon.

Temperatures in the megacity are forecast to hover between 30°C and 33°C for the upcoming week. On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the temperature was measured at 22°C in the morning, rising to a high of 30°C by midday, with humidity levels ranging from 40% to 80%. Winds are expected to blow moderately from the northeast at 5-25 km/h.

The forecast for the week is as follows:

Monday, July 13: Partly cloudy with minimal cloud cover (Min: 22°C, Max: 30°C). Rain is expected during the night.

Tuesday, July 14: Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms (Min: 22°C, Max: 29°C). Rainfall is estimated between 3-7 kg per square meter.

Wednesday, July 15: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy (Min: 22°C, Max: 32°C). No rain is expected.

Thursday, July 16: Partly cloudy with minimal cloud cover (Min: 22°C, Max: 32°C). No rain is expected.

Friday, July 17: Mostly clear and sunny (Min: 22°C, Max: 31°C). No rain is expected.

Saturday, July 18: Mostly clear and sunny (Min: 22°C, Max: 30°C). No rain is expected.

AKOM officials have issued a 'caution' warning for the new week, highlighting the intermittent rain and the continued presence of cool northeasterly winds.