🇹🇷 Istanbul vs 🇵🇱 Warsaw

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Istanbul

clear sky

55°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 52°F

H 55°F / L 53°F

Humidity: 51%

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Warsaw

scattered clouds

51°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 50°F

H 54°F / L 49°F

Humidity: 74%

Climate Overview

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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.

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Warsaw

Humid continental — cold winters, warm summers, variable transitional seasons

Best monthsMay, June, July, August
AvoidDecember, January, February
Annual rain21 inches (527 mm)

Warsaw has a typical Eastern European continental climate. Winters are cold and grey; summers are warm and increasingly sunny. The city sits in the flat Polish Plain with no geographic barriers to arctic air masses in winter or Mediterranean warmth in summer.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇹🇷 Istanbul🇵🇱 Warsaw
Spring

46–68°F

March–May

34–66°F

March–May

Summer

72–86°F

June–August

62–81°F

June–August

Fall

57–77°F

September–November

43–64°F

September–November

Winter

38–48°F

December–February

23–36°F

December–February

Istanbul vs Warsaw: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Istanbul or Warsaw have better weather?

Istanbul and Warsaw have very different climates. Mediterranean-influenced humid subtropical — warm summers, cool wet winters Warsaw: Humid continental — cold winters, warm summers, variable transitional seasons. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Istanbul vs Warsaw?

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

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