Pollen Count in Istanbul
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Istanbul has two main pollen seasons. Spring pollen season starts in March and lasts until May. Trees and flowers release pollen into the air during this time.
Updated: 2/14/2026
Grass and weeds release pollen in summer. This usually happens in June and July. Pollen counts are usually lower in summer than in spring.
Some trees release pollen in autumn. This happens in September and October. Pollen counts are generally lower in autumn than in spring.
Winters are usually pollen-free in Istanbul. Cold weather means trees and flowers do not release much pollen. It's a good time to be outside without pollen.
Pollen Forecast Chart
Recommendations
When pollen concentrations reach a peak, we suggest these simple steps to help with hay fever. These tips are extra important on windy days when plants are in peak anthesis (the time when they release the most pollen).
- Wear masks if necessary
- Shower after going out
- Wear sunglasses if windy
- Close windows and doors
- Use an indoor air purifier
- Avoid wearing woolen clothes outside
- Limit outdoor activities
Annual Pollen Overview
Check out this month-by-month overview of the daily average pollen count in Istanbul 🌾. This data is based on previous years and serves as a guideline to help you understand when different pollen seasons typically occur in your city.
| Alder | Birch | Grass | Mugwort | Olive | Ragweed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.3 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.5 | 0 | 1.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar | 3.5 | 4.9 | 12.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 1.1 | 25.9 | 31.3 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 |
| May | 0 | 13 | 134.3 | 0 | 585.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 0 | 2.4 | 135.5 | 0 | 221.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 0 | 0.2 | 74.5 | 22.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 0 | 0 | 27.9 | 53.3 | 0 | 223.7 |
| Sep | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 34.8 | 0 | 175.6 |
| Oct | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1.9 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |