When is the best time to go to İstanbul
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit İstanbul, Turkey. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in İstanbul
İstanbul weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit İstanbul are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 110mm | 5.2hrs | 10.6hrs |
The climate in İstanbul during January can be summarized as cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to İstanbul for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in İstanbul and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in İstanbul with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 75mm | 6hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in İstanbul is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to İstanbul for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in İstanbul and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in İstanbul with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
İstanbul weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 72mm | 6.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in İstanbul is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to İstanbul for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in İstanbul and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in İstanbul with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 50mm | 8.4hrs | 14.2hrs |
İstanbul's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit İstanbul.
April is in the spring in İstanbul and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in İstanbul with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 35mm | 10.5hrs | 15.4hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in İstanbul and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit İstanbul, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in İstanbul and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in İstanbul with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 29mm | 12hrs | 10.6hrs |
The climate in İstanbul during June can be summarized as warm, humid and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit İstanbul, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in İstanbul and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in İstanbul with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 25mm | 12.7hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in İstanbul is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit İstanbul, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in İstanbul and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in İstanbul with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 35mm | 11.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in İstanbul is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit İstanbul, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in İstanbul and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in İstanbul with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 43mm | 9.7hrs | 14.2hrs |
İstanbul's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit İstanbul, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in İstanbul and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in İstanbul with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
İstanbul weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 76mm | 7hrs | 15.4hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in İstanbul and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit İstanbul.
October is in the fall / autumn in İstanbul and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in İstanbul with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 97mm | 5.4hrs | 10.6hrs |
November is a a little damp month in İstanbul and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to İstanbul for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in İstanbul and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in İstanbul with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
İstanbul weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 126mm | 4.7hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in İstanbul is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to İstanbul for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in İstanbul and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in İstanbul with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
İstanbul weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 25mm 1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 8°C 46.4°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 126mm 5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 24.6°C 76.3°F |
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