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Istanbul
Visit in July — score 86/100 · avg high 85°F · 6 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 44° | 49° | 39° | 14 | 103 | 9.4h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 32 | 45° | 51° | 40° | 12 | 78 | 10.4h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 38 | 48° | 55° | 42° | 13 | 72 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 54 | 55° | 63° | 47° | 10 | 53 | 13.1h | High | Average |
| May | 68 | 63° | 70° | 56° | 10 | 58 | 14.3h | High | Average |
| June | 82 | 72° | 80° | 65° | 9 | 48 | 14.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| July | 86 | 77° | 85° | 69° | 6 | 29 | 14.7h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 86 | 77° | 85° | 71° | 5 | 19 | 13.6h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 74 | 71° | 78° | 64° | 9 | 43 | 12.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| October | 64 | 62° | 68° | 56° | 9 | 56 | 10.9h | High | Average |
| November | 49 | 55° | 61° | 50° | 10 | 85 | 9.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 29 | 48° | 53° | 44° | 14 | 93 | 9.1h | Low | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 53/100
- High
- 63°F
- Low
- 48°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Istanbul (March, April, May) brings average highs of 63°F and lows of 48°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 53/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 68/100.
Summer
- Score
- 84/100
- High
- 83°F
- Low
- 68°F
- Rain days
- 6/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Istanbul (June, July, August) brings average highs of 83°F and lows of 68°F, with about 6 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 84/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 86/100.
Fall
- Score
- 62/100
- High
- 69°F
- Low
- 57°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- high
Fall in Istanbul (September, October, November) brings average highs of 69°F and lows of 57°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 62/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 74/100.
Winter
- Score
- 28/100
- High
- 51°F
- Low
- 41°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- low
Winter in Istanbul (December, January, February) brings average highs of 51°F and lows of 41°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect low tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 28/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 32/100.
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