Best Time to Visit Istanbul for City Trip – May Scores 96/100

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City Trips Potential

96/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, September, June

Avoid

January, October, November, December

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Weather

6°C – 24°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Istanbul

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	33Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	6°	9°	112	17.7	79%	shoulder
February	38Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	7°	10°	83	15.4	76%	shoulder
March	49Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	12°	81	14.7	75%	shoulder
April	79Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	16°	50	11.2	75%	shoulder
May	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	21°	40	8.4	75%	dry
June	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	25°	40	7.1	74%	dry
July	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	28°	31	4.5	72%	dry
August	75Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	28°	48	6.6	71%	dry
September	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	24°	74	7.6	72%	shoulder
October	89Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	20°	120	12.4	75%	shoulder
November	75Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	16°	103	12.8	78%	shoulder
December	48Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	8°	11°	126	16.2	78%	shoulder