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Istanbul in July: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Istanbul in July is climatically well suited to family holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 29 °C. With about 4 rainy days it is dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
83/100 · #4
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#1
Sun
#1
Published best categories: Overall, Family
Istanbul · JulyPhoto: Bosphorus_Istanbul_2007.jpg: Gryffindor derivative work: Stegop · Public domainClimate facts
- Average high
- 29 °C
- Average low
- 21 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 4 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 9 h/day
- Humidity
- 66 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 26 | 18 | 7 | 34 | 8.5 | 70 | 3.5 | 88 |
| July (selected) | 29 | 21 | 4 | 22 | 8.7 | 66 | 4.2 | 83 |
| August | 29 | 22 | 4 | 21 | 7.5 | 66 | 4.7 | 82 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: July (83/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | +5 | -3 °C | -2.8 °C | +3.2 | +11.3 mm | -0.2 h | +3.9 % | -0.7 m/s |
| August | -1 | +0.3 °C | +0.8 °C | +0.1 | -1.7 mm | -1.2 h | +0.6 % | +0.5 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Istanbul in July?
The average daily high is around 29 °C, with an average daily low of about 21 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Istanbul in July?
The curated estimate is about 4 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 22 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
By the climate score, May, June, July and September are the strongest months for Istanbul. July is one of them.