Istanbul experiences temperate climate throughout the year. The weather in summers is hot and humid. The average high temperature in summers in the months of June and September remains around 28 °C (82 °F). Summers are supposed to be the driest season with some rain showers in the city. The annual precipitation in the city is 693 mm (27 inches).
Winters in Istanbul are snowy, cols and wet with average low temperature of approximately 5 °C (41 °F). Snowfall is often heavy for one or two week in the months between December and March. The air remains harsher in the city due to high humidity. Spring and autumn are the best season to visit and explore the beauty of the city, as the climate remains mild.
