Burgazada | TravelDojo

Burgazada is one of the Princes’ Islands in the Sea of Marmara, administratively part of Istanbul, Turkey, and known for low-rise development and a largely car-free environment.

The island offers short coastal walks, wooded interior paths and a compact village clustered around the main harbour. Cultural highlights include the Sait Faik Abasıyanık Museum, the preserved home of the noted Turkish short-story writer who lived on the island.

Historically the Princes’ Islands served as summer retreats and places of exile during Ottoman times; Burgazada shares that heritage and developed as a residential and holiday island with limited vehicle traffic.

Burgazada sits in the Sea of Marmara close to other islands such as Heybeliada and Kınalıada and is reached by regular ferry services from several piers in Istanbul.

Access and transport: regular ferry services connect the island to central Istanbul and other Princes' Islands, and motor vehicles are generally restricted on the island
Administrative status: the island forms part of the Princes' Islands group in the Sea of Marmara and is administratively within Istanbul Province

What to See #

Sait Faik Abasıyanık Museum: a small writer's house museum dedicated to Sait Faik Abasıyanık, located on the island and preserving his former residence and artifacts
Main harbour: the main harbour and village area where ferries from Istanbul arrive and local shops and cafes are clustered

How to Get to Burgazada #

Ferries depart from Bostancı, Kadıköy, and Kabataş; journeys vary from 20-60 minutes depending on route and number of stops.

Tips for Visiting Burgazada #

Rent a bicycle to explore the island's perimeter - the loop is pleasant and traffic-light compared to Istanbul.
Try the local bakers' shop and small cafés in the village for a slice of island life.
Take the short ferry from Bostancı or Kabataş (check seasonal schedules).

Best Time to Visit Burgazada #

Late spring through early autumn for reliable ferry service and island activity.

Summer

June-August · 20-30°C

Best time for swimming and island cafés; ferry services frequent.

Late spring-early autumn

May & September-October · 15-25°C

Milder crowds and comfortable sea crossings.

Winter (quiet)

November-February · 5-12°C

Fewer ferries and many summer businesses closed; peaceful but limited services.

Weather & Climate near Burgazada #

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (684 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

38°

Warmest Month

-6°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

4° – 8°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

91 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 8°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

4° – 10°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

8° – 15°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 19°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

34 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

16° – 24°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

28 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 23 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

19° – 26°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

14.6h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

19° – 26°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

29 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

16° – 23°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 19°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 14°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

85 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (108 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

6° – 11°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

108 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

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