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Highest-rated hotelLe Antique 1892 Istanbul – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookNovember
Average 4-star hotel price412 zł per night
Average 5-star hotel price711 zł per night

When's the best time to visit Istanbul?

Not sure when to visit Istanbul? We analyzed thousands of flight and hotel prices, plus a whole heap of weather data, to show you what each month typically looks like. Use these monthly averages to plan ahead and choose the best time to stay in Istanbul.

September

Temperature19°C – 24°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight487 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel29 zł
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October

Temperature14°C – 19°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight448 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel53 zł
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November

Temperature10°C – 14°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight402 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel53 zł
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December

Temperature6°C – 10°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight427 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel49 zł
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January

Temperature4°C – 8°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight421 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel63 zł
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February

Temperature4°C – 8°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight452 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel29 zł
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March

Temperature5°C – 10°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight468 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel58 zł
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April

Temperature9°C – 15°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight704 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel73 zł
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May

Temperature14°C – 20°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight644 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel24 zł
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June

Temperature18°C – 24°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight700 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel73 zł
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July

Temperature21°C – 27°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight698 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel24 zł
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August

Temperature22°C – 27°C
RainfallVery dry
(0–20mm)
Cheapest round-trip flight702 zł
Cheapest 3-star hotel73 zł
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Finding cheap hotels in Istanbul: FAQs

In Istanbul, the expected average temperature in September is 21°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 27°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December, and the driest month is August.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Istanbul with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is 53 zł per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 63 zł per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is 351 zł per night, and the average price on weekends is 376 zł. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Istanbul could be Wednesday.
The nearest airport to Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW), which is 30.3km from the city center.

Other airports include:

Istanbul Airport, which is 34.4km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Wednesday is the cheapest day to stay in Istanbul, and the most expensive day seems to be Saturday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Istanbul is currently around 284 zł per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is 29 zł per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Istanbul is currently around 397 zł per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is 58 zł per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Istanbul is currently around 676 zł per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is 112 zł per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Istanbul is November, with an average price of 333 zł per night. The most expensive month is July, when the average room rate can be up to 1 285 zł per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in September is 367 zł per night, which is around 4% higher than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Istanbul with kids in tow, try Royal İnci Hotel, Hilton Istanbul Bomonti, and Sheraton Istanbul City Center.