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Turkey in August: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What August is actually like in Turkey — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 30°C
- Average low
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 17mm
Where this month sits in the year
The hottest month of the year in Turkey. The driest month of the year.
Public holidays in August
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- August 30 Zafer Bayramı · Victory Day
On in August
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Istanbul, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.