Istanbul in October: weather, events and where to stay

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Weather

Istanbul in October averages 21 °C by day and 14 °C at night, with rain on about 12 days and around 5 hours of sunshine a day (official 1991–2020 normals, Florya station).

What's on

• September 26, 2026 – October 11, 2026Akbank Jazz Festival 2026Venues across Istanbul
• October 9, 2026The Blaze DJ Set, IstanbulKüçükÇiftlik Park
• October 9, 2026 – November 4, 2026Ferit Odman QuintetZorlu PSM
• October 9, 2026Mor Ve Ötesi "Senfonik"Zorlu PSM
• October 9, 2026Modundayiz Sunar: Girli, IstanbulZorlu PSM
• October 9, 2026Kassa Overall, IstanbulBabylon Bomonti
• October 9, 2026Levent YükselCemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• October 10, 2026ÇİLEKEŞKüçükÇiftlik Park
• October 10, 202636. Akbank Caz Festivali: Nicole Zuraitis, IstanbulZorlu PSM
• October 10, 2026Seyyal TanerZorlu PSM
• October 10, 2026GökselZorlu PSM
• October 10, 2026Millennium Party - 90S / 2000S / 2010SZorlu PSM
• October 10, 2026Samora Pinderhughes Trio ft. Elena Pinderhughes, IstanbulBabylon Bomonti
• October 10, 2026K-Pop Symphony - BTS & Stray KidsLütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC)
• October 10, 2026Attack On Titan Senfoni KonseriLütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC)
• October 10, 2026Genshin İmpact Senfoni KonseriLütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC)
• October 10, 2026Küçük Prens On IceÜlker Sports and Event Hall
• October 10, 2026Synthony, IstanbulVolkswagen Arena
• October 11, 2026Sunday Best: HVOB – Bedük -Soft AnalogKüçükÇiftlik Park
• October 11, 202636. Akbank Caz Festivali: Savina Yannatou & Primavera En Salonico With Lamia BediouiZorlu PSM
• October 11, 2026Haggard, IstanbulZorlu PSM
• October 11, 2026Alternatif Pazar Kaan TangözeCemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall (CRR)
• October 11, 2026Craig David, IstanbulCemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• October 11, 2026Alice In WonderlandÜlker Sports and Event Hall
• October 12, 2026Musicandle Concerts - “Müziğin Aydınlığı Işığın Sesi”St. Anthony of Padua Church (İstiklal Avenue)
• October 12, 2026Ercan Saatçi ile Çok AkustikCemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• October 13, 2026Galatasaray vs Barcelona 2026RAMS Park (Galatasaray Stadium)
• October 13, 2026Işıklı Perdede Bir ÖmürCemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall (CRR)
• October 13, 2026Serkan KayaCemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• October 13, 2026HiraiZerdüş - Göğe Bak BenimleLütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC)
• October 13, 2026Fenerbahçe vs Zalgiris, EuroLeagueÜlker Sports and Event Hall
• October 14, 2026Unforgettables BY Cemil - The Falling LeavesZorlu PSM
• October 14, 2026Yıldız TilbeCemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• October 14, 2026Anadolu Efes vs Bayern Munich, EuroLeagueBasketball Development Center (Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi)
• October 15, 2026Ada Sanlıman - Ada Sings Amy WinehouseBabylon Bomonti
• October 15, 2026TeomanCemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• October 15, 2026Fenerbahçe vs Partizan, EuroLeagueÜlker Sports and Event Hall
• October 16, 2026Sertab ErenerKüçükÇiftlik Park
• October 16, 2026 – November 20, 2026Duygu Soylu "A Tribute To Onno Tunç"Zorlu PSM
• October 16, 2026Kelly Lee Owens (DJ Set), IstanbulBabylon Bomonti

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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