Lake Akdoğan
Lake Mountain lake in Muş Province surrounded by wetlands
Lake Akdoğan in Muş Province occupies a volcanic caldera; visitors go for highland scenery, birdwatching and quiet lakeside walks amid Muş’s upland pastures.
Best Time to Visit Lake Akdoğan #
Best visited in summer (June-August) when the high‑elevation lake is accessible and conditions are mild.
Weather & Climate near Lake Akdoğan #
Lake Akdoğan's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (701 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 12 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
