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Istanbul
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CountryTurkey
RegionIstanbul
Best monthsJun–Aug
Nearest airportsSAW · Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport · 30 km
IST · Istanbul Airport · 36 km
TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport · 90 km
IST · Istanbul Airport · 36 km
TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport · 90 km
About
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, a megacity, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical center. With a population of over 15 million, it is home to 18% of the population of Turkey.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
When to go
In Istanbul the warmest month is August (average high 28°) and the coolest is January (9°). Most rainy days come in December. Best months to visit: Jun–Aug.
Highlights
From OpenStreetMap records, by distance from the centre.
- Türk ve İslam Eserleri MüzesiMuseum · 81 m
- Yılanlı SütunSight · 102 m
- Binbirdirek SarnıcıMuseum · 183 m
- Cevri Kalfa ÇeşmesiSight · 195 m
- Hacı Beşir Ağa ÇeşmesiSight · 274 m
- Çemberlitaş HamamıSight · 430 m
- Agora hotel terraceSight · 463 m
- Halı MüzesiMuseum · 501 m
- Paşa KapısıSight · 558 m
- Kapali CarsiMuseum · 646 m
- CesmeSight · 673 m
- Sultan Spa and Wellness CenterSight · 682 m
Average monthly temperature (°C)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 9 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| Low | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 18 |
Climate data: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)