Harbour of Eleutherios

Archaeological Site Ancient harbour in Istanbul with Byzantine-era remains

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Harbour of Eleutherios
41.0047, 28.9522

How to Get to Harbour of Eleutherios #

The harbour is in the greater Istanbul area; reach it by city buses or taxi from central districts. Depending on which quay and which side of the Bosphorus, Metro and Marmaray lines can get visitors close followed by a short surface connection.

Tips for Visiting Harbour of Eleutherios #

  • Verify access with local maritime authorities - the harbour area in Istanbul is heavily trafficked and some quays are restricted.
  • Combine a harbour visit with a walk through the nearby historic peninsula to see how trade shaped the city.
  • Bring layers; winds from the Bosphorus can be chilly even in summer.

Best Time to Visit Harbour of Eleutherios #

Harbour areas are best visited in spring and autumn for comfortable walking; verify any maritime restrictions before planning a close approach.

Spring-Autumn
April-October · 12-26°C
Milder weather ideal for walking the waterfront and watching maritime traffic.
Winter
November-March · 5-12°C
Quieter but windier; good for dramatic seascape photography.

Weather & Climate near Harbour of Eleutherios #

Climate

Harbour of Eleutherios'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 (704 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 4°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 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 (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.1 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
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 (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.4 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° 26°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.5 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
2.8 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 (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 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 (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 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 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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