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 at a Glance#

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.

Air Quality: AQI 74 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -2° - 4° -1° 54 mm overcast 84% 2.1 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
February Poor 0° - 6° 1° 52 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.4 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.6h
March Acceptable 3° - 10° 5° 50 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Good 7° - 15° 11° 57 mm partly cloudy 66% 2.3 m/s 1.3 high 13.1h
May Very Good 11° - 20° 15° 51 mm partly cloudy 62% 2.1 m/s 1.8 very high 14.1h
June Excellent 14° - 24° 19° 39 mm mostly sunny 57% 2.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.6h
July Ideal 15° - 26° 21° 15 mm clear 49% 2.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.4h
August Ideal 15° - 26° 21° 12 mm clear 47% 2.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.5h
September Ideal 12° - 23° 18° 17 mm mostly sunny 50% 1.9 m/s 1.5 high 12.3h
October Very Good 8° - 18° 13° 44 mm some cloud 62% 1.7 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.1h
November Good 4° - 12° 7° 45 mm some cloud 71% 1.8 m/s 0.4 low 10.0h
December Poor 0° - 7° 2° 63 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.4h