Best time to visit Istanbul, Turkey
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit Istanbul are August, July, September — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | August | 29.8° | 21.3° | 98.4 mm | 47 | 12.6 h | 94 |
| 2 ★ | July | 29.4° | 20.8° | 167.6 mm | 46 | 13.5 h | 93 |
| 3 ★ | September | 25.9° | 18° | 235.1 mm | 69 | 11 h | 90 |
| 4 | May | 21° | 12.4° | 294 mm | 70 | 11.5 h | 88 |
| 5 | June | 25.9° | 17.8° | 304.9 mm | 66 | 12.9 h | 88 |
| 6 | October | 20.8° | 13.8° | 220.5 mm | 68 | 8.6 h | 88 |
| 7 | April | 16.6° | 8.7° | 360.6 mm | 78 | 9.4 h | 76 |
| 8 | November | 16.1° | 9.8° | 472.4 mm | 75 | 7 h | 70 |
| 9 | February | 10.8° | 4.3° | 368.7 mm | 69 | 7 h | 61 |
| 10 | December | 12.7° | 7.4° | 401.8 mm | 89 | 5.4 h | 61 |
| 11 | March | 11.7° | 4.7° | 417.2 mm | 97 | 7.2 h | 60 |
| 12 | January | 9.9° | 4.3° | 488.4 mm | 96 | 5.6 h | 53 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
When to visit Istanbul by month
Month-specific guides: the best time to visit Istanbul in each month, with the travel-comfort score and typical weather.
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Best time to visit Istanbul in each month
Month-by-month best-time verdicts: is each month a best month to visit Istanbul, with the score breakdown and rank.
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