Europe
Best Time to Visit Istanbul
Istanbul enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate. Spring (Apr-May) and autumn (Sep-Nov) are ideal. Summers are hot and humid, winters are cold with occasional snow.
Best Months to Visit
Apr
13°C55mm4/5
May
18°C35mm4/5
Sep
22°C40mm4/5
Oct
17°C75mm4/5
Monthly Climate
Temperature
Rainfall
6°
Jan
6°
Feb
9°
Mar
13°
Apr
18°
May
23°
Jun
26°
Jul
26°
Aug
22°
Sep
17°
Oct
12°
Nov
8°
Dec
Month-by-Month Guide
Jan
Off-SeasonTemp6°C / 43°F
Rain100mm
Crowds
Feb
Off-SeasonTemp6°C / 43°F
Rain80mm
Crowds
Mar
ShoulderTemp9°C / 48°F
Rain70mm
Crowds
Newroz
Tulip Festival starts
Apr
PeakTemp13°C / 55°F
Rain55mm
Crowds
Istanbul Tulip Festival
May
PeakTemp18°C / 64°F
Rain35mm
Crowds
Jun
ShoulderTemp23°C / 73°F
Rain30mm
Crowds
Istanbul Music Festival
Jul
ShoulderTemp26°C / 79°F
Rain20mm
Crowds
Aug
ShoulderTemp26°C / 79°F
Rain25mm
Crowds
Sep
PeakTemp22°C / 72°F
Rain40mm
Crowds
Istanbul Biennial (odd years)
Oct
PeakTemp17°C / 63°F
Rain75mm
Crowds
Republic Day
Nov
ShoulderTemp12°C / 54°F
Rain95mm
Crowds
Dec
Off-SeasonTemp8°C / 46°F
Rain110mm
Crowds
New Year celebrations
Season Breakdown
Peak Season
Apr, May, Sep, Oct
- +Perfect sightseeing weather
- +Warm and sunny
- -Getting busy
- -Higher prices
Shoulder Season
Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov
- +Tulips blooming
- +Long warm days
- -Variable weather
- -Getting hot
Off Season
Jan, Feb, Dec
- +Budget-friendly
- +Low prices
- -Cold
- -Cold and grey
Quick Facts — Istanbul
Best Time
April – May, September – November
Language
Turkish
Currency
TRY (₺)
Timezone
TRT (UTC+3)
Avg Budget
$50–100/day
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