Lake YarışlıLake Yarışlı at a Glance
About Lake Yarışlı
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.
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 7° | 1° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 8° | 2° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 12° | 5° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 6° - 17° | 11° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 13° - 27° | 20° | 25 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 2.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 16° - 30° | 23° | 16 mm | clear | 45% | 2.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.3h |
| August | Ideal | 15° - 30° | 23° | 13 mm | clear | 43% | 2.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 12° - 27° | 19° | 16 mm | mostly sunny | 49% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 7° - 20° | 14° | 37 mm | some cloud | 60% | 1.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 3° - 13° | 7° | 49 mm | some cloud | 70% | 1.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.0h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 8° | 3° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
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.