Istanbul · Turkey
July
Driest and hottest month — excellent conditions but peak crowds and prices.
Strong option
#11 of 12 months
There are better months for Istanbul — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
27.9°C
Low
20°C
Rain
12mm
Sun
11.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How July scores in Istanbul
Weather
Very good
Value
Average
Crowds
Below average
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in July
- ↑Only 12mm of rain all month: reliably perfect outdoor weather
- ↑Bosphorus beaches and the Prince's Islands at maximum season
- ↑Istanbul Jazz Festival brings world-class musicians to open-air venues
What you sacrifice
- ↓Absolute peak tourist month: Sultanahmet area effectively impassable at midday
- ↓Hotel prices at annual peak
- ↓28°C+ heat makes afternoon sightseeing between mosques and palaces exhausting
How July compares to April (best month)
| Factor | July | April ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 8 |
| Value | 4 | 7 |
| Crowds | 3 | 6 |
July in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Istanbul, not across destinations. Methodology →