Yıldız Palace
Yıldız Palace is an Ottoman architecture palace in Istanbul. It is a Tentative World Heritage Site and one of the 96 most looked-up sights in Turkey.
Planning a visit
The palace is open from 08:00 to 19:00 during the summer and until 17:00 during the winter. Visitors can reach the site via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, which is 30 km away. The palace is located 347 km from Ankara.
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching 26 °C and 27 °C. The driest period is between June and August, with July having the fewest rainy days at about 4. December is the wettest month, with about 124 mm of rain. Nearby sights include Dolmabahçe Palace, which is 1.4 km away, Beylerbeyi Palace at 2.5 km, and the Maiden's Tower at 3.2 km. The Museum of Innocence and Beyoğlu are also within 3.5 km of the palace.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is December, with about 124 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 100 | 80 | 70 | 48 | 34 | 35 | 29 | 36 | 52 | 92 | 100 | 124 |
| 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.
