Istanbul in March
The city wakes up
The short answer
March is a good time to visit Istanbul.
Spring conditions before spring prices.
7/10 overall5–12°CModerate crowds$$ (Moderate)
Weather6/10
Crowds7/10
Prices7/10
Events4/10
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 5–12°C
- Mild and drying out, warming through the month
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Crowds begin to rise but stay well below spring peak
- Prices
- $$ (Moderate)
- Still close to low-season pricing
+The city becomes increasingly active and outdoor sightseeing gets more comfortable.
–Weather can be unpredictable and cold days are still possible.
My tip for March
March is the value version of May — same city, noticeably cheaper and quieter.
- Walking
- Photography
- Value
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Istanbul, 5th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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The city becomes increasingly active and outdoor sightseeing gets more comfortable.
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