Church of St. Mary of the Mongols

How to Get to Church of St. Mary of the Mongols #

The church sits in Istanbul’s Fener (Phanar) district on the Golden Horn side of the city. From the historic peninsula it is a short tram or ferry ride plus a walk; taxis and local buses also serve the area.

Tips for Visiting Church of St. Mary of the Mongols #

Visit during the late-afternoon light when the interior feels golden and quiet.
Ask the attendant about the church's survival through the 1453 fall of Constantinople - its story is local and specific.
Respect the church's Orthodox services schedule - some parts may be closed during liturgies.

Best Time to Visit Church of St. Mary of the Mongols #

Spring and autumn offer agreeable walking weather and pleasant conditions for exploring Istanbul's historic districts.

Spring

Apr-Jun · 10-22°C

Mild weather and blooming city gardens make walking the old neighborhoods pleasant.

Autumn

Sep-Nov · 15-23°C

Comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists than summer.

Winter

Dec-Feb · 5-12°C

Cooler and atmospheric; some museums and sites quieter.

Weather & Climate near Church of St. Mary of the Mongols #

Climate

Church of St. Mary of the Mongols's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (719 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 69 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

38°

Warmest Month

-6°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 9°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 10°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 17°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 27°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 29°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

14.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 28°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

33 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

16° – 25°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 20°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 15°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

90 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

5° – 11°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

113 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.1h daylight

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