Mount Karadağ
Mountain Extinct volcanic mountain with karst plateau and craters
Extinct volcanic massif near Karaman; regional hikers explore basalt outcrops, crater remnants and the surrounding Central Anatolian rural landscape.
How to Get to Mount Karadağ #
Mount Karadağ is in Karaman Province, central Turkey. The nearest sizeable town is Karaman; from Karaman follow local roads east toward the district areas around Kazımkarabekir. Access is by car on rural roads-public transit options are limited so plan for a hired vehicle or local guide.
Tips for Visiting Mount Karadağ #
- Visit in late spring when higher ridges thaw and wildflowers begin to appear.
- Wear sturdy footwear-the karst and scrub can be deceptively rough underfoot.
- Check with local authorities for access and any cultural sites; the area has local shepherding and seasonal grazing.
Best Time to Visit Mount Karadağ #
Spring and autumn are the best windows for walking and avoiding extreme summer heat or winter snows.
Weather & Climate near Mount Karadağ #
Mount Karadağ's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (547 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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