Istanbul in October
Mild and increasingly showery, with the last dependable ferry-deck weather and a flag-covered city around the national holiday.
Is October a good time to visit Istanbul?
October is one of the busiest months in Istanbul, at about 76/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in October
- Republic Day (29 October)
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Istanbul, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Istanbul?
October is one of the busiest months in Istanbul, at about 76/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Istanbul in October?
Istanbul sits at roughly 76/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 13 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Istanbul in October?
Expect highs around 20°C and lows near 14°C in October, with about 8 wet days across the month.