Türkiye
Istanbul
The city on two continents: Hagia Sophia and Topkapı on the historic peninsula, the bazaars, Galata and Beyoğlu, and ferries across the Bosphorus.
Mid-range
Your day-by-day plan
A plan for every day with a map, made from your answers and the places we know here.
When to go
Average daytime highs and how busy it gets, month by month.
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| Jan | 9°C |
|---|---|
| Feb | 9°C |
| Mar | 12°C |
| Apr | 17°C |
| May | 22°C |
| Jun | 27°C |
| Jul | 30°C |
| Aug | 30°C |
| Sep | 26°C |
| Oct | 21°C |
| Nov | 16°C |
| Dec | 11°C |
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| Jan | Busy |
|---|---|
| Feb | Busy |
| Mar | Busy |
| Apr | Busy |
| May | Very busy |
| Jun | Very busy |
| Jul | Very busy |
| Aug | Very busy |
| Sep | Very busy |
| Oct | Very busy |
| Nov | Busy |
| Dec | Busy |
What it's good for
- Culture & historyExcellent
- ShoppingExcellent
- Food & drinkExcellent
- NightlifeGreat
- Nature & hikingSome
- Slow & relaxingSome
- Sea & beachesNot really
- Snow & skiNot really
Beaches depend on the water being warm enough, and snow only happens in winter. We take the season into account in your match.
Destination scores are early estimates and are still being reviewed. Flights and ferries were checked in September 2026 for the month of your trip; schedules can change, so confirm before booking.