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Topkapı Palace

Istanbul, Turkey

Best timeApr–Oct

Set inIstanbul, Turkey

In season~75°F high

Climate43–82°F

CurrencyTRY

LanguageTurkish

TimezoneUTC+03:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Topkapı Palace

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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Sep. Go in Jun, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 77%

WarmestJul · 82°F

WettestJan

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Topkapı Palace or the Seraglio, is a large museum and library in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey. From the 1460s to the completion of Dolmabahçe Palace in 1853, it served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire, and was the main residence of its sultans.

Best time to visit

Aim for Apr–Oct, the 7 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Selimiye Mosque

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Topkapı Palace?

The best time to visit Topkapı Palace is April–October, in Istanbul, Turkey.

Where is Topkapı Palace?

Topkapı Palace is in Istanbul, Turkey.

What is Topkapı Palace known for?

The Topkapı Palace or the Seraglio, is a large museum and library in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey. From the 1460s to the completion of Dolmabahçe Palace in 1853, it served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire, and was the main residence of its sultans.

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