Before Visiting Istanbul

Weather and Climate in Istanbul

Istanbul is one of the most beautiful and attractive cities in the world. It is located on a huge area so there is much topographic diversity you can observe.

Generally it is under influence of Mediterranean climate which means dry summers, mild and rainy winters. However, cold winters can be seen and the temperature is below zero and the ground is usually covered with snow.

The summers can be really oppressive and the hottest months are July and August. The average temperature is 23 ºC. The coldest months are January and February. The average temperature in these months is 5 ºC. Mean yearly temperature is 13, 7 ºC.

 Istanbul in Spring

Spring is the perfect time to visit Istanbul: the sky is blue and the trees have just fallen leaves. And we know that when we see a tree turning purple it means spring is in the air. Judas trees bloom in spring. Istanbul looks fantastic with these interesting flowers. Spring can be rainy especially in March and April.

You experience the beauty of springtime. Colorful flowers blooming in gardens tell that the spring has just come. You feel a glow of happiness.

 Istanbul in Summer

Summers are also unique in cialis for women Istanbul. Humidity and heat can be draining. However, even the highest temperature cannot retrain you from enjoying plenty of sunny weather or magical evenings by the Bosphorus.

Summers will always be different from other seasons if you find the right activities to do. Whenever you are bored with the draining weather you can swim in deep and cool waters of the Sea of Marmara.

 Istanbul in Autumn

Autumn makes the city more beautiful with its mild and cool weather. While you are walking along the streets you are accompanied by yellow leaves fallen from trees. Autumn is a romantic season. Lovers enjoy this season as much as possible.

In autumn the weather is mostly mild but rain may begin in October but rainy weathers make you feel more peaceful.

 Istanbul in Winter

Winter in Istanbul is really cold, rainy, snowy and blustery. Humidity now gives place to cold. The city is buried under snow at least once every winter. Because of snow you cannot go to work or children cannot go to school. Sometimes the weather becomes sunny in winter.

Then you get warm suddenly. Everyone living in Istanbul knows that every season in here is unique and beautiful.

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