How hot is Istanbul in July?

Daytime highs in Istanbul in July average 29°C (84°F); nights drop to about 21°C.

Does it rain in Istanbul in July?

Expect around 3.7 rainy days and 22 mm of rainfall in July.

Is July a good time to visit Istanbul?

July is one of the best months to visit Istanbul. Overall travel score: 9.1/10. The best months are May–October.

Istanbul weather in July

July is one of the best months to visit Istanbul. Expect highs around 29°C, lows near 21°C, and about 3.7 days with rain.

9.1 · Excellenttravel score for July

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Avg high

29°C

Avg low

21°C

Rainfall

22 mm

Rain days

3.7

Sunshine

13.5 h/day

Daylight

14.7 h

What to pack for Istanbul in July

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)

Humidity averages 68%; max daily wind around 24 km/h.

How July compares

Best months in Istanbul: May–October. See the full best time to visit Istanbul guide.

Istanbul in July: the details

In July, Istanbul sees average daytime highs of 29°C (84°F) and overnight lows of 21°C (70°F). Rainfall totals roughly 22 mm across 3.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 13.5 hours per day with 14.7 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 68%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Istanbul, Turkey (41.01, 28.95) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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