Istanbul in October 2024 – what to do? Weather & sea temperature, what to wear, how busy is it, hotel and tours prices. What to see in Istanbul in the middle of autumn, where to go in Turkey – in the review of good Time for Trip.
Yes, I know – October is not the best month to travel. After all, you have already harnessed yourself to work, and it’s unlikely planning to rest until All Saints’ Day. Kids, as well, study in schools and colleges – who will control the difficult process of learning , if not their parents?!
So according to the common rules, it’s perfect time for hard work improving the quality of your life.
However, rules are made to be broken. And besides, October in Istanbul is so good that you’ll easy decide on traveling – with a clear conscience!
If you can spend a week or more on vacation, it’s possible not only see Istanbul in detail, but also make a real trip. During which you can visit a mass of other famous cities and attractions in Turkey, as well as swim and sunbathe a lot!
On the resorts of the Aegean, and even better, the Mediterranean Seas – even a not very experienced traveler can easily get from Istanbul to Antalya.
If you have tired of beach holiday, just plan a trip around Turkey. Definitely you won’t regret – the weather in October favors such steps. And the pricing for renting cars just provoke them – only in winter time they are lower!
The Internet is full of relevant reviews about visiting in autumn Ephesus or Pamukkale, the ancient sanctuary on Mount Nemrut. Especially liked by travelers who are not sitting still October Cappadocia.
Where the air hot-air balloons fly as if nothing had happened. And feel themselves incredibly comfortable in the clear autumn sky.
Weather in Istanbul in October
can delight a traveler from northern or central Europe. No wonder – it’s like a miracle to be transferred from the dull autumn reality to something strongly reminiscent of European summer. And not the most standard, but very warm and sunny one.
It really is! After all, the air temperature in Istanbul in early October sometimes reaches levels of +28-30 °C.
Usually throughout the month it doesn’t leave the range of +20-24 °C
Even at night it does not seek to dazzle the townspeople and rare tourists with any serious coolness. On the contrary, everything is decorous and decent: from +16 to +21 °C.
As a result – anyone want to walk a lot. With a sincere attention listening to the stories of a guide…
Rains are quite rare, they can spoil up to 4-5 days a month. Not totally, of course – there will still be arm in the air – but makes wandering and walking a little more difficult thing.
True, frankly sunny days will still be typed up to 15 per month. Not bad, right?!
On the start of October, the sun in Istanbul rises at 7 am and falls asleep behind the Galata Tower at fifteen to seven in the evening. By the end of the month, its activity shifts to the interval of 7.30-18.00.
Consider this aspect planning a boat tour of the Bosphorus, a must do event here ! After all, everyone should see the former Constantinople, especially in the evening and at night, from the ship’s deck.
What to Wear
Despite the facts mentioned above, we recommend be a bit caution. And stock up on some warm clothes. That is, you will probably do it anyway – you will probably go to Istanbul not in an only T-shirt and a pair of shorts?!
Thick wool sweaters and cardigans have little chance of coming in handy. Unless you then go flying on balloons in Cappadocia, which at any time of the year requires really warm and windproof equipment.
By the way, be sure to bring with you a sunscreen with high SPF (more than 50). Even if after Istanbul you don’t go to the resorts, the autumn sun on the banks of the Bosphorus can easily burn your (pale) skin.
Sea Temperature
Theoretically allows you to swim! Since the Sea of Marmara within Istanbul in the first dates of October is warmed up to +20-21 ° C. And only closer to the November it falls into frank pessimism, cooling down to +17-18 ° C.
Note that swimmers are not particularly numerous this time. But in general, vacationers on the local beaches are more than enough. Because on warm days, many citizens take the opportunity to go to the coastal area.
Residents of Istanbul are happy to rest in Shile and Agva, which are based on the shores of the Black Sea a little to the east. The resorts Chynardzhik and Armutlu, Mudanya and Erdek are quite popular also – among foreigners.
- 5-Day Weather Forecast In Istanbul, Turkey – worldweather.wmo.int/en/city.html?cityId=47
What to Do In Istanbul In October
The desire of walking a lot at this time literally overwhelms everyone! But tourists rarely get stuck in Sultankhamet and Beyoglu, they often travel to the Asian coast and outside the city. Because the weather is exceptionally good fit for outdoors excursions and sightseeing.
It will take up to 2-3 days, at least, to visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace, the elegant Suleymaniye and the Basilica Cistern, the Chora Monastery and the Galata Tower.
But you still need to visit the luxurious Dolmabahce Palace and deam near the sophisticated Ortakoy mosque. Experience the authenticity of the Kadikoy area and the eclectic beauty of the Beylerbeyi Summer Palace in Uskudar.
Perhaps you can take a cruise to the Princes’ Islands. And if not, then at least take a mini-trip along the Bosphorus.
By the way, someone solves the question with the latter extremely simply and economically. Just by buying a local Istanbulkart pass at the terminal!
Yes, such a trip does not provide a story about the sights, but the views around will be (almost) the same. Unless the fortress of Rumeli Hisar will remain out of sight.
Where to Go
When the most interesting places in Istanbul are explored, you can plan a visit to the Edirne. Then get a little healthier in the thermal baths at Yalova and spend a day or two on the coast: in Mudanya or Erdek.
We are not talking about spending some time in October at Bodrum, a popular resort on the Aegean Sea. Where in the middle of autumn, the swimming season continues with might and main.
Equally, you can go to Marmaris, immersed in a cloud of pine aromas. Or in Oludeniz, which legendary Blue Lagoon is not overcrowded at this time.
Seaside holidays in mentioned locations during October can be much more enjoyable than you imagine. Because prices are going down and a mass tourist doesn’t even glance at this direction.
As well as at more southern ones: the same Kash or Antalya, Kemer or Side, Alanya
Going from Istanbul to the Turkish Riviera, even by car, is not too serious task – you will have to spend max 8-9 hours on the road! And the weather in Alanya at the end of October is worth getting it …
Troy and…
Lovers of ancient history will definitely find the opportunity and go personally to see the ruins of Troy. A trip from Istanbul to the ancient Ephesus or Pamukkale will also be quite long. Moreover, it will not be possible to do without spending the night on the spot.
It has already been said above, but I just emphasize – plan a 2-3-day trip from Istanbul to Cappadocia. There is no need to buy a tour – you can get to the Turkish region glorious for its natural landscapes on your own. If not by plane, then by car or bus.
Prices
They allow you don’t compromise, and stay in the most “correct” place – the Sultanahmet quarter or near. Unless, of course, you have purchased tour, which provides accommodation in a less central area.
Definitely worth the requested money (from 45 € per 2/per night) staying at the Hotel Orkide. A great place in the Fatih area which praised in guest’s review as “clean” and “inexpensive”.
Highly distinguished by good location and moderate prices The Grand Peninsula Hotel which is located just “600 meters from Hagia Sophia”.
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