Kuş Island
Island Small island in Lake Van with archaeological remains
Kuş Island is an island in Lake Van in Van Province in eastern Turkey. It is one of several islands within Turkey’s largest lake.
The island is a geographic feature in the lake and is visited from the lakeshore for views and exploration of the shoreline. It appears on local maps of Lake Van but has limited visitor infrastructure.
The island has existed within Lake Van’s changing shoreline and ecological environment; specific historic uses or structures are not widely cited in general sources.
Kuş Island lies in Lake Van, within Van Province in eastern Turkey, and is part of the lake’s archipelago of islands.
Best Time to Visit Kuş Island #
Visit Kuş Island on Lake Van in summer or the shoulder seasons when weather is milder and access is easiest.
Weather & Climate near Kuş Island #
Kuş Island's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (535 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 78 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
