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Best time to visit Istanbul
Find the best time to visit Istanbul and plan your perfect trip in 2023/2024. Get holiday inspiration, weather guides, travel advice and find great deals.
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Istanbul by month
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
Max Day Temperature (°C)
- Jan
8
- Feb
9
- Mar
11
- Apr
16
- May
21
- Jun
25
- Jul
27
- Aug
27
- Sep
24
- Oct
19
- Nov
15
- Dec
11
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The weather guide for Turkey (Istanbul) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
Which is the hottest month in Istanbul?
The hottest time of year in Istanbul is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 27°C with low heat and humidity.
Which month has the most rain in Istanbul?
In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Istanbul with 126mm on average. There are normally 18 days in December with some rain.
When is it sunniest in Istanbul?
The sunniest time of year in Istanbul is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 79% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in Istanbul?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Istanbul in August when the water temperature reaches 24°C.
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