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April is the best time to visit Istanbul, especially in 2024. Spring officially begins in April in Istanbul, one of the most beautiful times in Istanbul. Now that winter has passed, the climate is gradually warming. One of the most picturesque cities to witness the change of seasons is Istanbul. Blooming flowers in beautiful parks, sunny weather, warm but not so hot ideal weather, a surely positive and happy city! In this article, we will look at April 2024 in Istanbul from the weather to foods you should try! Also note that; this year, the last days of Ramadan, and the Ramadan Holiday will be also in April, click here to learn all about this holy month and more: Ramadan 2024 in Istanbul.
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April is when Istanbul's weather truly starts to improve a little bit since spring is in full swing. For those tourists and residents who prefer a warmer environment, the days and nights of low single-digit temperatures are long gone. The weather will be around 18-24 degrees CelsiusThe normal afternoon high is a very nice 18 degrees Celsius, with the average daytime temperature hovering about 12 degrees Celsius. The second part of the month is often when these higher temperatures occur, although Istanbul weather may be highly unpredictable. In April nightly lows fall sharply to about 10-17 degrees Celsius so it would be wise to bring a thick jacket or fleece.
Despite how pleasant the mild daytime temperatures are, we shouldn't declare April to be one of the finest months for weather just yet. If you intend to explore this wonderful city, you should bring a waterproof jacket because the rain might still be a real problem. It is expected to rain for about 8 days in April.
The days are becoming longer, much as when spring first arrived in Istanbul in the previous month of March, which inevitably implies more hours of warm Istanbul sun. During this time of year, you may anticipate 6 to 8 hours of sunlight every day, with the possibility of up to 10 hours at the end of the month. Bring warm clothes and a sweater for the night. Even if the weather is warming up in April, it is still chilly at night, so you should carry a thick sweater with you if you plan to go out to dinner. Bring an umbrella and some water-resistant clothes. This time of year, rain is likely to fall, so be ready with your waterproof clothing. But don’t worry if you don’t want to pack heavy. Since Turkey is great in the textile industry, you can always buy warmer clothes if needed in many shopping alternatives in Istanbul.
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Avoid packing too many thick clothes because Istanbul is never as chilly as Berlin or London. Moreover, bring lighter clothing because it will be warm inside, and if you do need something thicker, you can simply get it in Istanbul. With the current economic situation, Istanbul is currently a shoppers' paradise! You may get fantastic deals on high-quality clothing, jackets, footwear, and boots.
Sunny days, nice weather, blooming flowers, greening trees, and beautiful Bosphorus. Istanbul is most pleasing to visit in April since the weather is pleasant, it's still the low season, and there won't be as many tourists. April is often sunny, but rain is also possible occasionally. When coming in April, you could notice that the weather is interchangeable. But don’t worry, if you feel cold, you can easily buy anything you want.
You can have long walks around Istanbul, visit parks, and enjoy Bosphorus cruises in April 2024. There are plenty of events and things to do and see in Istanbul in April. In the next part, we will be looking at the events in April.
April is a great time to visit Istanbul especially if you love going out and discovering new locations and areas now that the weather is improving. Here are some suggestions for you to do in Istanbul in April 2024.
Turkey's first and oldest international film festival is the Istanbul International Film Festival, which is presented by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and the Arts. Every April, it takes place in cinemas in Istanbul, Turkey. According to the festival's rules, its objectives are to promote high-caliber films in the Turkish film market and to support the growth of Turkish cinema. The inaugural iteration of the International Film Festival of Istanbul took place in 1982 as a "Film Week" comprised of six films as part of the International Istanbul Festival. To preserve the event within the ambit of the International Istanbul Festival, the topic of the films competing in the Festival was restricted to "Arts and Cinema." This April, if you are in Istanbul, catch a film at this festival this year. Even if the film is in Turkish, generally they have English subtitles.
The city is filled with amazingly beautiful displays of the Tulip Festival, which has been going on every year since 2006. The list below includes a summary of the festival's primary locations and standout displays. The Istanbul Tulip Festival will take place in the spring of 2024. Even though the tulip festival's official dates are April 1–30, depending on the weather, you may be able to view the flowers in bloom as early as the last few weeks of March.
Turkish culture and the Ottoman Empire place a high value on tulips. Every year, the blooming of tulips is celebrated with various events. This famous annual festival is held in the city's most renowned parks, including the Gulhane Park in Sirkeci, Sultanahmet Square in Sultanahmet, Yildiz Park in Besiktas, Emirgan Park in Emirgan on the European side, and Fethi Pasa Grove and Camlica Hill in Uskudar, Cubuklu Hidiv Grove in Cubuklu, and Beykoz Park in Beykoz on the Asian side.
In April 2024, the whole month again will be in a festival mood in different parks and gardens in Istanbul. The International Istanbul Tulip Festival features more than just tulips, though. Together with tulips, pansies, purple grape hyacinths, and daffodils are often used to make stunning flower arrangements. Don’t miss out on this amazing festival, visit these parks and gardens and take photos!
The Show of Hands Festival pays tribute to one of music's most ethereal phenomena: an impromptu, spontaneous invention that defies categorization. The purpose of this yearly celebration is to unite music fans. Not just to commemorate the ideals of a community but also to share the beauty of music. This year SOHFest will be held at its new location, Arter in Istanbul, from April 24–27, 2024. Arter is a very central modern art museum in Istanbul. If you love to discover different music and see unique live performances, then don’t miss out on this festival.
On April 23, 1920, the Grand National Assembly of Turkey was established. National Sovereignty and Children's Day is a national holiday in Turkey to celebrate this occasion. On April 23rd this year, in 2024, there will be many concerts, events, and celebrations in Istanbul. Because the holiday is pledged to children, there are generally many activities and events for children. In shopping malls, you can enjoy these events if you are with kids. So don’t be surprised if you see people walking with Turkish flags on this day. Join the happiness and say “iyi bayramlar” which means happy holidays in Turkish.