🇮🇪 Dublin vs 🇹🇷 Istanbul

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Dublin

scattered clouds

46°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 40°F

H 47°F / L 44°F

Humidity: 62%

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Istanbul

clear sky

56°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 54°F

H 56°F / L 55°F

Humidity: 53%

Climate Overview

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Dublin

Temperate oceanic — mild, rainy, windy year-round, no extremes

Best monthsMay, June, July, August
AvoidNovember, December, January, February
Annual rain28 inches (720 mm) — spread across all months

Dublin's climate is famously wet and mild. It never gets very hot or very cold. Rain is possible any day of the year. Summer brings long twilight evenings; winters are dark and stormy.

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Istanbul

Mediterranean-influenced humid subtropical — warm summers, cool wet winters

Best monthsApril, May, September, October
AvoidDecember, January (cold and rainy), July, August (peak crowds and heat)
Annual rain29 inches (744 mm)

Istanbul straddles two continents with a climate to match. The Bosphorus creates a persistent wind corridor that moderates summer heat. Winters are cold and rainy with occasional snow. Spring and fall are exceptional.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇮🇪 Dublin🇹🇷 Istanbul
Spring

42–57°F

March–May

46–68°F

March–May

Summer

55–66°F

June–August

72–86°F

June–August

Fall

46–59°F

September–November

57–77°F

September–November

Winter

37–46°F

December–February

38–48°F

December–February

Dublin vs Istanbul: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dublin or Istanbul have better weather?

Dublin and Istanbul have very different climates. Temperate oceanic — mild, rainy, windy year-round, no extremes Istanbul: Mediterranean-influenced humid subtropical — warm summers, cool wet winters. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Dublin vs Istanbul?

Best time for Dublin: May, June, July, August. Best time for Istanbul: April, May, September, October.

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