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When is the Best Time to Explore Istambul?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Istambul, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Istambul are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are July and August, whereas March and February have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 0°C and at night it is -12°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 107 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 23°C during the day and 2°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 157 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 26°C and the night-time average is 9°C. Average precipitation for this season is 181 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 9°C and -8°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 136 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Istambul is 581 mm.