Istanbul in November
The rain settles in and numbers fall away quickly, leaving the mosques and museums easy to reach at almost any hour.
Is November a good time to visit Istanbul?
November is a middling month in Istanbul — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in November
- Anniversary of Atatürk’s death (10 November)
Best days in November
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in November
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in November
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How November compares
Every month in Istanbul, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is November a good month to visit Istanbul?
November is a middling month in Istanbul — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Istanbul in November?
Istanbul sits at roughly 56/100 in November on our crowd scale, which is 7 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Istanbul in November?
Expect highs around 15°C and lows near 10°C in November, with about 10 wet days across the month.