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When's the best time to visit Istanbul?

Not sure when to visit Istanbul? We analyzed thousands of flight and hotel prices, plus a whole heap of weather data, to show you what each month typically looks like. Use these monthly averages to plan ahead and choose the best time to stay in Istanbul.

September

Temperature19°C – 24°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight฿14,240
Cheapest 3-star hotel฿519
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October

Temperature14°C – 19°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight฿14,039
Cheapest 3-star hotel฿519
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November

Temperature10°C – 14°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight฿13,974
Cheapest 3-star hotel฿519
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December

Temperature6°C – 10°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight฿14,799
Cheapest 3-star hotel฿433
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January

Temperature4°C – 8°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight฿13,893
Cheapest 3-star hotel฿433
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February

Temperature4°C – 8°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight฿15,256
Cheapest 3-star hotel฿389
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March

Temperature5°C – 10°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight฿15,400
Cheapest 3-star hotel฿563
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April

Temperature9°C – 15°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight฿13,482
Cheapest 3-star hotel฿693
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May

Temperature14°C – 20°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight฿15,270
Cheapest 3-star hotel฿216
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June

Temperature18°C – 24°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight฿15,981
Cheapest 3-star hotel฿216
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July

Temperature21°C – 27°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight฿19,357
Cheapest 3-star hotel฿216
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August

Temperature22°C – 27°C
RainfallVery dry
(0–20mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight฿19,383
Cheapest 3-star hotel฿693
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Highest-rated hotelDivan Wooden Guesthouse – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookNovember
Average 4-star hotel price฿3,119 per night
Average 5-star hotel price฿5,633 per night

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Finding cheap hotels in Istanbul: FAQs

In Istanbul, the expected average temperature in September is 21°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 27°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December, and the driest month is August.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Istanbul with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is ฿216 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for ฿476 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is ฿3,102 per night, and the average price on weekends is ฿3,183. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Istanbul could be Monday.
The nearest airport to Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW), which is 30.3km from the city center.

Other airports include:

Istanbul Airport, which is 34.4km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Monday is the cheapest day to stay in Istanbul, and the most expensive day seems to be Saturday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Istanbul is currently around ฿2,426 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is ฿519 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Istanbul is currently around ฿3,379 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is ฿519 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Istanbul is currently around ฿5,936 per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is ฿996 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Istanbul is November, with an average price of ฿2,989 per night. The most expensive month is August, when the average room rate can be up to ฿12,436 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in September is ฿3,076 per night, which is around 1% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Istanbul with kids in tow, try Royal İnci Hotel, Doubletree by Hilton Istanbul Umraniye, and Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay.