Best time to visit Istanbul in April
April is not among the best months to visit Istanbul (rank 7 of 12, score 76/100). The best months are August, July, September.
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Is April the best time to visit Istanbul?
Out of 12 months ranked by travel comfort, April places #7 with a score of 76/100. The recommended months are August, July, September.
Why this score — the breakdown
| Factor | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature comfort | 81.5/100 | inside the ideal 16–25°C comfort band |
| Rain | 59.6/100 | moderate rainfall (72.1 mm over ~16 rainy days) |
| Sunshine | 94/100 | very sunny (9.4 h/day) |
Overall score blends temperature (45%), rainfall (35%), and sunshine (20%). High 16.6°C / low 8.7°C, 72.1 mm rain, 9.4 h sun/day (2020–2024 data).
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