When to go · Istanbul, Turkey
Best Time to Visit Istanbul
Aim for October, September and May: that's when Istanbul's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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October, September, May
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
June, August, July
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
November, February
Hottest is August (30°C)
Istanbul weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C / 50°F | 5°C / 41°F | 84mm | cool, some rain |
| Feb | 10°C / 50°F | 4°C / 39°F | 87mm | cool, some rain |
| Mar | 10°C / 50°F | 4°C / 39°F | 86mm | cool, some rain |
| Apr | 16°C / 61°F | 8°C / 46°F | 85mm | cool, some rain |
| MayBEST | 21°C / 70°F | 13°C / 55°F | 52mm | mild, mostly dry |
| Jun | 25°C / 77°F | 18°C / 64°F | 54mm | warm, mostly dry |
| Jul | 30°C / 86°F | 21°C / 70°F | 26mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Aug | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 20mm | hot, mostly dry |
| SepBEST | 25°C / 77°F | 18°C / 64°F | 49mm | warm, mostly dry |
| OctBEST | 20°C / 68°F | 14°C / 57°F | 34mm | mild, mostly dry |
| Nov | 17°C / 63°F | 11°C / 52°F | 131mm | mild, wet |
| Dec | 13°C / 55°F | 8°C / 46°F | 80mm | cool, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
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