When to go to Turkey?

Turkey's position in the north-east of the Mediterranean Sea gives it a Mediterranean climate, with a hot dry summer and a mild winter. In Istanbul, the influence of the Black Sea, the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara are reflected in the climate of the city where summers are hot and humid, with the thermometer wavering between 28°C and 30°C in summer. On the other hand, the rainfall is high in winter and the temperature drops dramatically. If you want to enjoy the sea and the sun, it is recommended you plan your stay in Turkey for summer, although the crowds of tourists are largest at this time. Shift your trip in September and you will enjoy an ideal temperature while avoiding big crowds.



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The weather month by month in Turkey

Weather Istanbul in January

3 to 9°
Sea: 13 °

9 d/month
6 d/month
5 d/month
4 d/month
3 d/month
2 d/month
2 d/month

In January, in Istanbul, temperatures range from 3 to 9 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The daily rainfall is around 57 inches, there are 19 days without rain in the month.

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Weather Istanbul in February

3 to 9°
Sea: 13 °

8 d/month
6 d/month
4 d/month
4 d/month
3 d/month
2 d/month
1 day

In February, in Istanbul, temperatures range from 3 to 9 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The daily rainfall is around 69 inches, there are 21 days without rain in the month.

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Weather Istanbul in March

5 to 12°
Sea: 13 °

12 d/month
6 d/month
4 d/month
4 d/month
4 d/month
1 day

In March, in Istanbul, temperatures range from 5 to 12 degrees. Temperatures are low but with a lot of sunshine. The average rainfall is around 61 inches, for 23 days without rain.

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Weather Istanbul in April

8 to 17°
Sea: 13 °

16 d/month
6 d/month
3 d/month
3 d/month
2 d/month

In April, in Istanbul, Minimum temperatures vary between 8 in the morning and 17 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 41 inches, for 25 days without rain.

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Weather Istanbul in May

13 to 22°
Sea: 16 °

20 d/month
6 d/month
2 d/month
2 d/month
1 day

In May, in Istanbul, Minimum temperatures vary between 13 in the morning and 22 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 39 inches, for 27 days without rain.

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Weather Istanbul in June

18 to 27°
Sea: 19 °

24 d/month
2 d/month
2 d/month
1 day
1 day

In June, in Istanbul, Minimum temperatures vary between 18 in the morning and 27 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 24 inches, for 27 days without rain.

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Weather Istanbul in July

21 to 29°
Sea: 21 °

28 d/month
2 d/month
1 day

In July, in Istanbul, Minimum temperatures vary between 21 in the morning and 29 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 31 inches, for 29 days without rain.

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Weather Istanbul in August

21 to 29°
Sea: 22 °

26 d/month
2 d/month
2 d/month
1 day

In August, in Istanbul, Minimum temperatures vary between 21 in the morning and 29 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 37 inches, for 28 days without rain.

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Weather Istanbul in September

17 to 25°
Sea: 21 °

22 d/month
4 d/month
2 d/month
2 d/month

In September, in Istanbul, Minimum temperatures vary between 17 in the morning and 25 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 43 inches, for 25 days without rain.

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Weather Istanbul in October

13 to 20°
Sea: 18 °

13 d/month
7 d/month
5 d/month
3 d/month
2 d/month
1 day

In October, in Istanbul, Minimum temperatures vary between 13 in the morning and 20 in the afternoon. Temperatures are pleasant. The average rainfall is around 100 inches, for 21 days without rain.

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Weather Istanbul in November

8 to 15°
Sea: 16 °

11 d/month
8 d/month
5 d/month
3 d/month
2 d/month
1 day

In November, in Istanbul, Minimum temperatures vary between 8 in the morning and 15 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 85 inches, for 24 days without rain.

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Weather Istanbul in December

5 to 10°
Sea: 14 °

10 d/month
7 d/month
5 d/month
3 d/month
2 d/month
2 d/month
2 d/month

In December, in Istanbul, temperatures range from 5 to 10 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The average rainfall is around 102 inches, for 21 days without rain.

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