At a glance
| Metric | Giza | Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 39°C | 29°C |
| Coldest month low | 9°C | 4°C |
| Annual rainfall | 41 mm | 724 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 11.1 h/day | 9.4 h/day |
| Best months | November–March | May–October |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Giza | Istanbul | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 2.9 · Challenging | Giza |
| February | 10.0 · Excellent | 4.7 · Poor | Giza |
| March | 10.0 · Excellent | 5.5 · Fair | Giza |
| April | 8.8 · Excellent | 8.7 · Excellent | Giza |
| May | 5.2 · Fair | 9.6 · Excellent | Istanbul |
| June | 3.0 · Poor | 9.9 · Excellent | Istanbul |
| July | 1.7 · Challenging | 9.1 · Excellent | Istanbul |
| August | 2.1 · Challenging | 9.1 · Excellent | Istanbul |
| September | 3.8 · Poor | 9.9 · Excellent | Istanbul |
| October | 7.3 · Good | 9.8 · Excellent | Istanbul |
| November | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.1 · Good | Giza |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 4.5 · Poor | Giza |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Giza or Istanbul?
It's a tie: Giza and Istanbul each have the better travel weather in 6 months of the year.
When is the best time to visit Giza?
The best months to visit Giza are November–March, 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.
Where should you go next month?
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