Turkey weather in August
Planning a journey to Turkey this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Turkey in August?
Turkey has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. The month of August is in the summer season.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Ayder Yaylasi at 22°C to very warm in Sanlıurfa at 40°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Sanlıurfa and 14°C in Ayder Yaylasi. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Turkey. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Datca with an average of 0.2 mm to heavy rainfall in Aralık with 270 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Istanbul, marking it as the year's driest month. Meanwhile, Istanbul enjoys close to 288 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Turkey, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Turkey's yearly weather, check out our Turkey climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Turkey?
Average weather in Istanbul
In August Istanbul generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Trabzon
In August Trabzon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Antalya
In August Antalya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Alanya
In August Alanya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Side
In August Side generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Turkey?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Turkey. Typically, the climate in Istanbul is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Istanbul. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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