Yamanlar Mountain
Volcanic mountain near Izmir with Karagöl crater lake
Mountain rising above İzmir with a small crater lake (Karagöl) and walking paths; visitors hike for views over the city and the Gulf of İzmir.
Yamanlar at a Glance#
Address: Yamanlar Dağı area, İzmir Province, Turkey
How to Get to Yamanlar#
Yamanlar is about 20-30 km north of central İzmir. Drive via provincial roads from İzmir city; some local minibuses (dolmuş) and private tour operators run day trips to the Karagöl area.
Tips for Visiting Yamanlar#
- Drive up the service road toward the summit for quick access to viewpoints; local trails offer longer circuits for hiking.
- Visit Karagöl (the crater lake) early in the day for the best light and to avoid sudden mountain fog.
- Combine the visit with a trip to Izmir's northern shore for seafood and coastal views.
Best Time to Visit Yamanlar#
A mountain near İzmir with walking trails, a crater lake (Karagöl), and regional views over the Gulf of İzmir.
Weather & Climate near Yamanlar#
Yamanlar's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (735 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 2° | 126 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 3° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 12° - 23° | 17° | 38 mm | some cloud | 67% | 3.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 28° | 22° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 3.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 7 mm | clear | 53% | 4.4 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 7 mm | clear | 52% | 4.4 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 14° - 26° | 20° | 17 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 10° - 20° | 15° | 41 mm | some cloud | 68% | 3.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 92 mm | some cloud | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 4° | 147 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |