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i Sultanahmet
Fatih · Türkiye
The best months to visit are June–September.
The sea is warmest in August, at about 24°C (76°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): July–September.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 29°C (83°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around 3°C (38°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 18 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 11.9 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 42% of places in Türkiye.
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i 16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 12°
- Humidity
- 78%
- Wind
- 4 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 7 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1020 hPa
- UV index
- 1
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:15 / 18:24
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Sultanahmet
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (WorldClim 1970–2000, CRU 1961–1990, NOAA OISST 1991–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 9° | 9° | 12° | 17° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 11° |
| Average low | 3° | 3° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 8° | 5° |
| Sea temperature | 9° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 16° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 12° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 94 | 65 | 65 | 47 | 37 | 31 | 25 | 34 | 42 | 75 | 89 | 112 |
| Rain days | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 7.8 | 9.8 | 11.3 | 11.9 | 10.5 | 8.9 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| Humidity (%) | 79 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 78 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
| Go score | 18 | 25 | 36 | 63 | 87 | 95 | 98 | 96 | 93 | 73 | 47 | 26 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
Sultanahmet: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Monthly level: nights spent in tourist accommodation nationwide (Eurostat). Wikivoyage (Wikimedia Pageviews).
Sultanahmet: sea water temperature
Wave height: 0.1 m
Swimming seasonJuly–September
Average sea temperature by month
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Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km — from Wikidata.
i Hagia Sophia
mosque, museum, and former church in Istanbul, Turkey
i Constantinople
capital of the Eastern Roman, Latin and Ottoman Empires, currently Istanbul, Turkey
i Sultan Ahmed Mosque
historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey, also known as Blue Mosque
i Topkapı Palace
palace museum in Istanbul, Turkey
i Byzantium
ancient Greek city, precursor of Constantinople
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i Süleymaniye Mosque
mosque in İstanbul, Turkey
i Galata Tower
historical tower in İstanbul
i Dolmabahçe Palace
palace in Istanbul, Turkey
i Maiden's Tower
lighthouse at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus in Turkey
i Chora Church
church converted to mosque in Turkey
Chalcedon
ancient city of Bithynia in modern-day Turkey
i New Mosque
mosque in İstanbul, Turkey
Sultanahmet: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Turkish Lira
TRY · ₺
1 USD ≈ 49.4 TRY
- Languages
- Turkish
- Calling code
- +90
- Emergency112
- Meal, casual restaurantTRY 530≈ $11.00
- CappuccinoTRY 135≈ $2.70
- Beer (0.5 l)TRY 195≈ $4.00
- Bottled water (1.5 l)TRY 62.00≈ $1.30
- Taxi, 5 kmTRY 370≈ $7.50
- Public transport ticketTRY 70.00≈ $1.40
- Mid-range hotel, per nightTRY 4,650≈ $94.00
Estimated from Türkiye’s consumer price level (World Bank) — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 45% of US levels.
- Oct 29Republic Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
15 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M7.6 (1999).
USGS
How to get to Sultanahmet
Nearest airports
- SAWIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International AirportPendik, Istanbul30 km
- ISTİstanbul AirportIstanbul37 km
- TEQTekirdağ Çorlu AirportÇorlu90 km
- YEIBursa Yenişehir AirportYenişehir97 km
Distances
- Ankara349 km 6 h 03
- Bursa90 km 1 h 34
- İzmir328 km 5 h 41
- Gaziantep848 km 14 h 41 · 1 h 44
- Diyarbakır1,023 km 17 h 44 · 1 h 58
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Hotels in Sultanahmet
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km (GBIF), with their seasonality.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sultanahmet?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Sultanahmet is June–September.
What is the weather like in Sultanahmet in October?
In October, Sultanahmet averages a high of 20°C (67°F) and a low of 12°C (53°F), with 75 mm of rain on about 11 days.
How warm is the sea in Sultanahmet?
The sea is warmest in August (about 24°C (76°F)). Swimming season: July–September.
What is the rainiest month in Sultanahmet?
January, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Sultanahmet?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), about 30 km away.
What power plugs are used in Türkiye?
Plug types C, F, 230 V.
What currency is used in Türkiye?
Turkish Lira (TRY).
What is the emergency number in Türkiye?
112.
Is Türkiye safe to visit?
US State Department: Exercise increased caution. UK Foreign Office: Advises against all travel to parts of the country.
When is Sultanahmet most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Sultanahmet least crowded?
The quietest months are December–March.
When is the best time to visit Sultanahmet without the crowds?
May: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Sultanahmet in?
Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3).
What is the population of Sultanahmet?
About 1,400.