New weather report for Istanbul from AKOM: Showers will continue

According to AKOM's 6-day forecast, cool and rainy weather will be effective in Istanbul. While no precipitation is expected over the weekend, there will be thunderstorms on Tuesday.

12punto 16 September 2026

The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) has released its 6-day weather forecast report for the city. According to the report, cool and rainy weather will intermittently affect Istanbul until Friday noon.

According to AKOM data, the temperature, which was measured at 19 degrees on Wednesday, September 16, in the morning, is expected to rise to 22 degrees at noon, and drop to 18 degrees in the evening and 17 degrees at night. While the amount of precipitation is estimated to be between 2 and 5 kilograms per square meter, the wind is expected to blow from the northeast at moderate strength, occasionally becoming strong.

AKOM reported that intermittent showers are expected in Istanbul until Friday noon.

TEMPERATURES BELOW SEASONAL NORMALS

The report stated that temperatures will occasionally remain below seasonal normals throughout the week due to northerly winds and overcast skies. The cool and rainy weather system coming from the Balkans is expected to cause showers in the city starting from the middle of the week.

Caution has been advised to prevent the rainy weather from causing disruptions in traffic and daily life.

According to AKOM's 6-day forecast, the weather will be partly cloudy and intermittently rainy on Thursday, September 17. The temperature is expected to vary between 17 and 25 degrees, and the amount of precipitation is expected to be between 2 and 5 kilograms per square meter.

On Friday, September 18, rain will be seen in the morning hours, and the weather will be partly cloudy later in the day. The temperature on Friday is expected to range between 18 and 24 degrees.

The rainy weather is expected to continue intermittently until Friday noon.

NO PRECIPITATION EXPECTED OVER THE WEEKEND

According to the forecasts, the rainy weather will lose its effect after Friday. While partly and slightly cloudy weather is expected in Istanbul on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, no precipitation is foreseen. The temperature is expected to rise to 27 degrees on Sunday and 28 degrees on Monday, September 21.

AKOM's weekly weather forecast report dated September 16.

The AKOM report included a new rain warning for Tuesday, September 22. While thunderstorms are expected across the city, the amount of precipitation is estimated to be between 5 and 12 kilograms per square meter.

- Thursday, September 17: Partly cloudy, intermittent rain; 17-25 degrees.
- Friday, September 18: Partly cloudy, rain in the morning; 18-24 degrees.
- Saturday, September 19: Partly and slightly cloudy; 18-26 degrees, no precipitation expected.
- Sunday, September 20: Partly and slightly cloudy; 18-27 degrees, no precipitation expected.
- Monday, September 21: Partly and slightly cloudy; 18-28 degrees, no precipitation expected.
- Tuesday, September 22: Thunderstorms; 15-22 degrees.