Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul - The best and worst times to visit
Insights you need to know

Best times

• September and October
  Except for early September, you will enjoy pleasant temperatures. Most days will be sunny. And summer tourist crowds have dwindled.
  
  
• Second best: April and May
  It's spring time. Except for early April, temperatures are comfortable. and rainfall is modest. It can be a little nippy in early April, but it's Tulip Time.

Least desirable times

• November to March
  The cold weather, frequent rains, and short daylight sightseeing hours will hamper your outdoor activities and photographs. January and February are the two most undesirable months.
  
  
• Second worst: July to August
  Although these months have the least rain, their high heat and humidity will curb your outdoor sightseeing enjoyment.

Myth buster

• Tulip Time
  Holland is not the birthplace of tulips, as many people believe. They were brought from Turkey (where they were already popular) to the Netherlands in the early 1600s. Today, Istanbul celebrates Tulip Tme in the spring just as fervently as do the Dutch.