Best time to visit Istanbul in August
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Istanbul (rank 1 of 12, score 94/100).
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Is August the best time to visit Istanbul?
Out of 12 months ranked by travel comfort, August places #1 with a score of 94/100. That makes it one of the top 3 months — recommended.
Why this score — the breakdown
| Factor | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature comfort | 98.4/100 | 29.8°C high is above the ideal 16–25°C comfort band (heat is penalised harder) |
| Rain | 85.7/100 | dry (only 19.7 mm of rain over ~9 rainy days) |
| Sunshine | 100/100 | very sunny (12.6 h/day) |
Overall score blends temperature (45%), rainfall (35%), and sunshine (20%). High 29.8°C / low 21.3°C, 19.7 mm rain, 12.6 h sun/day (2020–2024 data).
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