Lake Yarışlı
Lake Burdur Province lake with seasonal water level variation
Lake Yarışlı is a small inland lake in Burdur Province in south-west Turkey. It is located within a rural landscape of fields and low hills and functions primarily as a local natural feature.
Local use includes limited recreation and traditional activities rather than mass tourism. The immediate surroundings are agricultural and sparsely settled.
The lake is a natural basin typical of the region’s inland hydrology and has been part of local land use patterns for many decades, with seasonal variation in water levels depending on rainfall.
Geographically it lies within Burdur Province in south-west Turkey, set among the inland plains and low elevations characteristic of the area.
How to Get to Lake Yarışlı #
By car: Reachable by regional roads from the provincial center of Burdur; expect rural driving conditions and limited signage. Public transport: services are limited; use bus services to nearby towns and arrange a taxi for the last leg.
Tips for Visiting Lake Yarışlı #
- Bring a map and good hiking shoes; local trails around the lake are not always well marked.
- Visit early in the day during summer to avoid strong afternoon sun and high temperatures typical in Burdur Province.
- Check with local authorities before planning an extended stay - some shorelines are private or used for grazing.
Best Time to Visit Lake Yarışlı #
Spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; summer mornings acceptable but afternoons can be very hot.
Weather & Climate near Lake Yarışlı #
Lake Yarışlı'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 -1°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (511 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°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 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
