15°C
Current weather
12:38 PM
Local time
1 USD
Approximate rate
Culture Overview
Turkey straddles two continents — a bridge between East and West. Turkish culture blends Ottoman heritage with modern secular values. Tea (cay) is the lifeblood of social interaction. Hospitality is paramount.
Prohibitions & Warnings
Avoid insulting Ataturk or the Turkish flag (illegal). Don't enter mosques during prayer time. Remove shoes before entering mosques. Dress modestly at religious sites.
Famous Foods
Kebab
Grilled meat skewers, Turkey's iconic street food
Baklava
Layered pastry with nuts and honey syrup
Manti
Turkish dumplings with yogurt and tomato sauce
Top Cities in Turkey
Best Telecom Networks
Turkcell
4G • 20GB / 30 days
eSIM$8
SIM price
Vodafone TR
4G • 15GB / 30 days
eSIM$7
SIM price
Türk Telekom
4G • 12GB / 30 days
$6
SIM price
Transport & Delivery Apps
Transport Apps
Food Delivery Apps
Monthly Temperature
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 9° | 10° | 13° | 18° | 23° | 28° | 31° | 31° | 27° | 21° | 15° | 11° |
| Low °C | 3° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 13° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 17° | 13° | 8° | 4° |
| Rain days | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
Climate data for Istanbul
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