Historic Areas of Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Historic Areas of Istanbul consist of a group of protected urban areas in Istanbul. This site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 96 sights of Turkey listed on this website.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, with daily highs of about 26 °C and 27 °C. The driest months are July and August, which have about 3 or 4 rainy days each. The wettest month is December, with about 119 mm of rain.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 30 km away. The site is 347 km from Ankara. Visitors can combine a visit to this area with nearby sites such as Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, the Istanbul Archaeology Museums, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace, all of which are within 0.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is December, with about 119 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 95 | 77 | 68 | 47 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 49 | 88 | 95 | 119 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
