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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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