Tortum Gölü Lake
Freshwater lake in Erzurum Province, Turkey
A highland reservoir in Erzurum Province near the Tortum waterfall; visitors come for lakeside fishing, short hikes, picnic spots and mountain scenery in eastern Turkey.
Tortum Gölü at a Glance#
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).
Air Quality:
AQI 62
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 2° | -4° | 43 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 4° | -3° | 41 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 0° - 9° | 3° | 41 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 56 mm | overcast | 74% | 1.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 63 mm | overcast | 72% | 1.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 12° - 25° | 18° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 28° | 22° | 37 mm | some cloud | 69% | 1.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 28° | 22° | 30 mm | some cloud | 65% | 1.6 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 11° - 25° | 18° | 31 mm | some cloud | 63% | 1.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 1.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 6° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 1.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 4° | -1° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 1.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.2h |
