Lake Akşehir

Lake Turkish lake in Anatolia with seasonal water fluctuations

Lake Akşehir is a shallow inland lake in central Anatolia; birdwatchers and anglers visit the steppe shoreline and small towns that farm and fish the lake.

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Lake Akşehir
38.5114, 31.4281
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Best Time to Visit Lake Akşehir #

Best from late spring through early autumn (May-October) for warm, dry weather and easier access to the lakeshore and wetlands.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 20-35°C
Hot, dry conditions typical of central Anatolia; good visibility for visiting wetlands and nearby sites though water levels can be low.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-10°C
Cold and wetter season with lower temperatures and occasional snow; access to some shoreline areas can be marshy.

Weather & Climate near Lake Akşehir #

Climate

Lake Akşehir's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 26°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-2° – 4°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 6°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 10°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
7° – 15°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 20°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.1h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° – 24°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° – 26°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 12 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° – 26°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° – 23°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 18°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

65 Good

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
4° – 12°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
0° – 7°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

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