Turkey · Destination guide
Travelling to Istanbul
Lively meyhanes and rooftops facing the Bosphorus. Best time: from June to September · hotels from €45/night.
When to go to Istanbul?
Average temperatures and recorded rainfall, month by month.
| jan | fév | mar | avr | mai | juin | juil | août | sep | oct | nov | déc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | 8° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 22° | 17° | 14° | 10° |
| Rain mm | 105 | 72 | 71 | 52 | 58 | 39 | 21 | 15 | 44 | 57 | 88 | 96 |
Shaded columns: the best months — pleasant warmth, outside the rainy season.
Rain: average monthly total over 10 years — above 150 mm, expect the rainy season.
What hotel budget in Istanbul?
Ranges per night per room, from low to high season — estimates updated on 18/07/2026.
| Tier | From | High season | Typical brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | €45/night | €105/night | Ibis · Holiday Inn Express · Best Western |
| Comfort | €75/night | €165/night | Hilton · Mövenpick · Crowne Plaza |
| Boutique | €120/night | €290/night | Sumahan on the Water · Vault Karaköy · Soho House |
| Luxury | €280/night | €650/night | Çırağan Palace Kempinski · Four Seasons Bosphorus · Pera Palace |
The vibe on the ground
Neighbourhoods to aim for: Beyoğlu (Taksim), Karaköy, Kadıköy.
Highlights: Istanbul Jazz Festival (July).
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