At a glance
| Metric | Ankara | Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 32°C | 29°C |
| Coldest month low | -2°C | 4°C |
| Annual rainfall | 423 mm | 724 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10 h/day | 9.4 h/day |
| Best months | April & June & September–October | May–October |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Ankara | Istanbul | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.2 · Challenging | 2.9 · Challenging | Istanbul |
| February | 4.5 · Poor | 4.7 · Poor | Istanbul |
| March | 5.2 · Fair | 5.5 · Fair | Istanbul |
| April | 9.3 · Excellent | 8.7 · Excellent | Ankara |
| May | 9.0 · Excellent | 9.6 · Excellent | Istanbul |
| June | 9.3 · Excellent | 9.9 · Excellent | Istanbul |
| July | 7.8 · Good | 9.1 · Excellent | Istanbul |
| August | 7.0 · Good | 9.1 · Excellent | Istanbul |
| September | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.9 · Excellent | Ankara |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Ankara |
| November | 7.8 · Good | 8.1 · Good | Istanbul |
| December | 4.1 · Poor | 4.5 · Poor | Istanbul |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Ankara or Istanbul?
Istanbul has the better travel weather in 9 of 12 months, versus 3 for Ankara — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Ankara?
The best months to visit Ankara are April & June & September–October, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
The best months to visit Istanbul are May–October, based on six years of climate data.
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