Warmest month
- Istanbul
- August · 25.37 °C
- Mar del Plata
- January · 20.80 °C
Istanbul (Türkiye) vs Mar del Plata (Argentina): Temperature, Rainfall and Sunshine
Reference period: Istanbul 2013–2023 · Mar del Plata 2013–2023
Across the 12 monthly averages, Istanbul (Türkiye) is warmer in 6 months and Mar del Plata (Argentina) in 6; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision.
Key monthly differences
Coolest month
- Istanbul
- January · 6.76 °C
- Mar del Plata
- July · 8.84 °C
Driest month
- Istanbul
- August · 0.51 mm/day
- Mar del Plata
- June · 1.48 mm/day
Sunniest month
- Istanbul
- July · 13.27 hours/day
- Mar del Plata
- December · 12.06 hours/day
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Climate comparison questions
When are the temperatures most similar and most different?
The smallest difference in monthly mean temperature is 3.07 °C (November); the largest is 15.88 °C (July).
How much do temperatures vary across the year?
The difference between the warmest and coolest monthly means is 18.61 °C in Istanbul (Türkiye) and 11.96 °C in Mar del Plata (Argentina). This describes seasonal variation, not the range between daytime highs and nighttime lows.
Which location has more rainfall?
Istanbul (Türkiye) has a higher daily rainfall average in 3 months and Mar del Plata (Argentina) in 9; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Rainfall amounts do not tell us how many days it rains.
Which location has more sunshine?
Istanbul (Türkiye) has more average sunshine hours per day in 6 months and Mar del Plata (Argentina) in 6; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Sunshine duration is different from daylight duration.
Climate data notes
Show data and calculation
Daily values are averaged separately for each calendar month over the saved reference period. Temperatures are daily means, not daytime highs. Rainfall is an average daily amount, not a monthly total; sunshine is average hours per day. These historical averages are not a weather forecast. Each location’s reference period is listed below and may differ.
Mean of the 12 monthly averages
Monthly climate data
Difference: Mar del Plata (Argentina) minus Istanbul (Türkiye)
Temperature °C
| Month | Istanbul | Mar del Plata | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.76 | 20.80 | +14.04 |
| Feb | 7.56 | 20.41 | +12.85 |
| Mar | 8.80 | 18.57 | +9.77 |
| Apr | 12.24 | 16.01 | +3.77 |
| May | 17.35 | 12.53 | −4.82 |
| Jun | 21.86 | 9.74 | −12.11 |
| Jul | 24.72 | 8.84 | −15.88 |
| Aug | 25.37 | 9.88 | −15.49 |
| Sep | 21.84 | 11.00 | −10.83 |
| Oct | 16.77 | 13.14 | −3.63 |
| Nov | 13.25 | 16.32 | +3.07 |
| Dec | 8.94 | 19.52 | +10.58 |
| Annual mean | 15.45 | 14.73 | −0.72 |
Average sunshine (hours/day)
| Month | Istanbul | Mar del Plata | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.41 | 11.88 | +6.47 |
| Feb | 6.61 | 10.79 | +4.18 |
| Mar | 7.64 | 9.84 | +2.20 |
| Apr | 10.07 | 8.00 | −2.08 |
| May | 11.58 | 6.85 | −4.72 |
| Jun | 12.84 | 6.48 | −6.36 |
| Jul | 13.27 | 6.26 | −7.02 |
| Aug | 12.13 | 7.80 | −4.33 |
| Sep | 10.56 | 8.11 | −2.46 |
| Oct | 7.97 | 9.81 | +1.83 |
| Nov | 6.52 | 10.96 | +4.44 |
| Dec | 5.46 | 12.06 | +6.60 |
| Annual mean | 9.17 | 9.07 | −0.10 |
Average daily rainfall (mm/day)
| Month | Istanbul | Mar del Plata | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.75 | 2.57 | −0.17 |
| Feb | 2.27 | 2.57 | +0.31 |
| Mar | 2.41 | 2.56 | +0.15 |
| Apr | 1.70 | 3.16 | +1.46 |
| May | 1.52 | 1.81 | +0.29 |
| Jun | 1.49 | 1.48 | −0.01 |
| Jul | 0.70 | 2.43 | +1.73 |
| Aug | 0.51 | 1.49 | +0.98 |
| Sep | 1.56 | 2.12 | +0.56 |
| Oct | 2.07 | 2.27 | +0.20 |
| Nov | 2.68 | 2.72 | +0.05 |
| Dec | 2.51 | 2.45 | −0.05 |
| Annual mean | 1.85 | 2.30 | +0.46 |
Snow (mm)
| Month | Istanbul | Mar del Plata | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.78 | 0.00 | −3.78 |
| Feb | 2.13 | 0.00 | −2.13 |
| Mar | 0.43 | 0.00 | −0.43 |
| Apr | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov | 0.06 | 0.00 | −0.06 |
| Dec | 1.20 | 0.00 | −1.20 |
| Annual mean | 0.63 | 0.00 | −0.63 |
