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Tips for Visiting Tortum Gölü #

Time your visit for late spring (April-June) when snowmelt boosts Tortum Waterfall's flow and the surrounding hills are at their greenest.
Drive via the Uzundere/Tortum approach and stop at the main roadside viewpoint for the waterfall; if you want quieter lakeshore walking, continue along local access roads toward smaller bays rather than staying only at the main viewing platform.
Ask locally about seasonal changes caused by the dammed lake-water levels vary and local guides or accommodation hosts can tell you the best viewpoints on the day you visit.

Best Time to Visit Tortum Gölü #

Visit in summer (June-August) for the most reliable access and pleasant conditions around the lake.

Summer (best)

June-August · 15-25 °C

Mild to warm weather ideal for hiking and lakeside activities; snow is usually gone and roads are most accessible.

Winter (cold, snowy)

December-February · often below 0 °C

Cold with regular snow and ice; the lake and surrounding landscape can be frozen and some access routes may be limited.

Shoulder seasons (variable)

March-May, September-November · 0-15 °C

Cooler and changeable - early spring and late autumn can be wet or chilly, so expect variable conditions.

Weather & Climate near Tortum Gölü #

Climate

Tortum Gölü's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (559 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustSeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

35°

Warmest Month

-31°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-6° – 2°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-5° – 4°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

0° – 9°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

5° – 16°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 20°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 25°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 28°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

14.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 28°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

11° – 25°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 18°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 10°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-3° – 4°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

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