SeasonMapIstanbul vs Safranbolu: which is better, month by month
Istanbul beats Safranbolu in 8 of 12 months — its lead peaks in May (94 vs 86) — while Safranbolu wins July to September; they are within 3 points in June.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Istanbul vs Safranbolu — all 12 months
| Month | Istanbul | Safranbolu | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59Dcold, rainy, muggy air | 53Dcold, rainy, clean air | Istanbul | 6 |
| February | 66Ccold, a little rain, muggy air | 62Ccold, a little rain, clean air | Istanbul | 4 |
| March | 72Bcool, a little rain, muggy air | 68Ccool, rainy, clean air | Istanbul | 4 |
| April | 84Anice, a little rain, muggy air | 78Bnice, a little rain, clean air | Istanbul | 6 |
| May | 94Snice, a little rain, muggy air | 86Anice, rainy, clean air | Istanbul | 8 |
| June | 87Ahot, dry | 90Swarm, a little rain, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| July | 78Bhot, a little rain | 88Ahot, a little rain, clean air | Safranbolu | 10 |
| August | 77Bhot, dry, clean air | 84Ahot, dry, clean air | Safranbolu | 7 |
| September | 86Awarm, a little rain | 95Swarm, a little rain, clean air | Safranbolu | 9 |
| October | 88Anice, a little rain, clean air | 82Anice, a little rain, clean air | Istanbul | 6 |
| November | 74Bcool, rainy, clean air | 70Bcool, a little rain, clean air | Istanbul | 4 |
| December | 63Ccold, rainy, muggy air | 58Dcold, rainy, clean air | Istanbul | 5 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is July (78 vs 88). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.