Istanbul in November: weather, events and where to stay

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Weather

Istanbul in November averages 16 °C by day and 9 °C at night, with rain on about 14 days and around 4 hours of sunshine a day (official 1991–2020 normals, Florya station).

What's on

• October 9, 2026 – November 4, 2026Ferit Odman QuintetZorlu PSM
• October 16, 2026 – November 20, 2026Duygu Soylu "A Tribute To Onno Tunç"Zorlu PSM
• October 22, 2026 – December 3, 2026Istanbul Theatre Festival 2026Venues across Istanbul
• November 1, 2026Istanbul Marathon 2026Venues across Istanbul
• November 1, 2026Tango After DarkLütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC)
• November 3, 2026Galatasaray vs Stuttgart 2026RAMS Park (Galatasaray Stadium)
• November 3, 2026Emir Can İğrekCemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• November 4, 2026Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool 2026Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium (Fenerbahçe)
• November 4, 2026The Away DaysBabylon Bomonti
• November 4, 2026Mert DemirCemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• November 5, 2026Açılış Konseri: Borusan İstanbul Filarmoni Orkestrası & Viktoria Mullovaİş Sanat Concert Hall
• November 5, 2026EdisCemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• November 5, 2026ProfesyonelLütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC)
• November 5, 2026Fenerbahçe vs Baskonia, EuroLeagueÜlker Sports and Event Hall
• November 5, 2026Anadolu Efes vs Paris, EuroLeagueBasketball Development Center (Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi)
• November 6, 2026Mix Festival BY ModundayizZorlu PSM
• November 6, 2026Balkan Wedding PartyBabylon Bomonti
• November 6, 2026EdisCemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• November 6, 2026Yalın - Bir Büyülü GeceVolkswagen Arena
• November 6, 2026Beşiktaş vs Zalgiris, EuroLeagueBasketball Development Center (Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi)
• November 7, 2026Sing Along With The Beşiktaş Children’s ChoirZorlu PSM
• November 7, 2026Silk Orient – Bedük Big Band ProjectZorlu PSM
• November 7, 2026BKE Music Academy : Workshop 1Babylon Bomonti
• November 7, 2026Radyo Eksen PartisiBabylon Bomonti
• November 7, 2026Agoston TokaSt. Anthony of Padua Church (İstiklal Avenue)
• November 7, 2026Şebnem FerahCemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• November 7, 2026Yalın - Bir Büyülü GeceVolkswagen Arena
• November 8, 2026Pentagram : ElectricCemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• November 8, 2026Yalın - Bir Büyülü GeceVolkswagen Arena
• November 9, 2026Attilâ İlhan Şiir Dinletisi "Ben Sana Mecburum Bilemezsin"İş Sanat Concert Hall
• November 9, 2026Gökhan Kırdar : Kurtlar Vadisi Soundtrack SymphonyCemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• November 11, 2026Alicia: Lyrical SoulZorlu PSM
• November 11, 2026AydeedBabylon Bomonti
• November 11, 2026maNga : ElectricCemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• November 12, 2026Yasemin Sakallıoğlu - Peki Ya Ben Şarkıcı Olsaydım?Volkswagen Arena
• November 13, 2026Flashback 90'lar Türkçe Pop PartisiBabylon Bomonti
• November 13, 2026An Epic Symphony - Hayko CepkinCemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• November 13, 2026Altın Gün, IstanbulVolkswagen Arena
• November 13, 2026Anadolu Efes vs Virtus Bologna, EuroLeagueBasketball Development Center (Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi)
• November 14, 2026Jethro Tull, IstanbulZorlu PSM

Packing and planning

Warm at first, cooler and wetter towards the end of the season — often the most pleasant time to walk the city. Pack layers and a light rain jacket; the Bosphorus ferries are at their best on clear days.

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