When choosing a new destination to travel to, we always try to look for the best time to visit that
specific place taking into consideration the best weather, low tourism season, and more affordable
prices especially when it comes to accommodation and airfare tickets. That is why in today's video
I'll tell you what's the best time you should be visiting Istanbul so that you can make the most
of your vacation. So let's start with the weather in Istanbul. In Istanbul we have all four seasons,
that means spring, summer, fall, and winter. In winter months going from December to February
we can expect to have mostly cloudy days, also it gets quite rainy and the temperature can be
between -2 to 10 degrees Celsius. Snowy days in Istanbul are not common nowadays but sometimes
snow will surprise us just as last year, I remember we weren't expecting any
snow at all and all of a sudden we had a full week of snow. The coldest months are definitely
January and beginning of February. When it comes to summer season, sometimes we can have
those days that we cannot even leave home, the humidity makes it very difficult for us to go
out especially during the day. The temperature generally reaches a maximum of 32 degrees Celsius
but with all the humidity that sometimes we have we can feel it as if we are reaching the 40
degrees Celsius. In our experience, the hottest month in istanbul is July and beginning of August.
Also take into consideration that Istanbul is a city where you will need to walk a lot, therefore,
you will be more exposed to fatigue. During fall season, which goes from September to November
and spring going from March to May, the weather is fantastic. Now let's talk about
the crowds in Istanbul. Remember that Istanbul is one of the most visited cities in the world,
and therefore, we will expect to receive more tourists during certain months of the year
and it will be of course, much more crowded than it usually is. During the summer months for sure
we will receive plenty of tourists. In fact, is peak season in the country, also because
local tourism starts after the second week of June when the school year finishes, museums, restaurants
transportation and most attractions are much more crowded, sometimes people need to wait in line for
more than 30 minutes to visit certain attractions like Galata tower or Dolmabahce palace.
In my opinion, the city can be enjoyed better without the crowds
during October to November or March to April. Now let's talk about another important
point. What about the prices? When it comes to finding more affordable prices in accommodation
and flight tickets are definitely during low season either spring or fall seasons. During
this time we can find great deals that for sure you will want to take advantage of. Now that we
already know what's the weather like in the city throughout the year, when is the peak season, and
when we can find the best deals in Istanbul, we can conclude that the best time to visit this
gorgeous city is either from March to a to May or October to November. During these months you
can enjoy the major tourist attractions and other beautiful sites without lines and almost empty
especially during the weekdays. Also, you'll have a greater chance of finding better deals in hotels
and of course airfare tickets, however, keep in mind that in March and April we have many rainy days
just make sure to pack suitable clothing for rainy days especially waterproof shoes and a jacket.
Just as an advice, make sure to check the national Turkish holidays because usually during that time
also the places are way more frequented by the locals, prices in accommodation and even
airfare tickets tend to increase in Turkey and they tend to get a bit more expensive.
Try to keep an eye especially on the days of the holy month of Ramadan and sacrifice feast. So you
already know what is the best time to visit Istanbul, this is a city that all year round
is beautiful and for sure you'll enjoy it but in certain months you'll have some extras that will
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