Lake Uluabat
Lake Shallow freshwater lake near Bursa, important wetlands
Uluabat Lake near Bursa hosts Gölyazı, an old fishing village on a peninsula; birdwatchers and photographers come for reedbeds, migratory waterfowl and traditional lakeside houses.
How to Get to Lake Uluabat #
Lake Uluabat lies west of Bursa and is reachable by car from the city (roughly 40-60 km depending on the route). Intercity buses to Bursa run from Istanbul and İzmir; local minibuses or taxis connect Bursa to lakeside villages such as Gölyazı.
Tips for Visiting Lake Uluabat #
- Walk the lakeside path through reedbeds to spot herons and egrets.
- Visit the nearby Uluabat Lake bird sanctuary information center for guidance on hides and observation points.
- Plan for mosquitoes in summer and early autumn.
Best Time to Visit Lake Uluabat #
Spring and autumn provide the best birdwatching windows; summers are hot and mosquito-prone.
Weather & Climate near Lake Uluabat #
Lake Uluabat's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (620 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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