Monthly climate guide
Ankara weather in August
Expect hot weather in Ankara in August: afternoons reach about 30°C (86°F), while nights drop to around 15°C (58°F). Around 21 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 4°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 21%.
- Ankara is usually about 2°C cooler than Aksaray, 200 km away, in August.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 16°C.
- August is Ankara's second warmest month.
Avg high
30°C
86°F
Avg low
15°C
58°F
Rainfall
21 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
49%
relative
Sky
21%
cloud · mostly sunny
Ankara weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 36°F | -6°C / 22°F | 51 mm | 89% | 76% |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | -3°C / 26°F | 33 mm | 80% | 65% |
| March | 11°C / 51°F | -1°C / 30°F | 48 mm | 73% | 61% |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 3°C / 37°F | 28 mm | 66% | 54% |
| May | 21°C / 69°F | 8°C / 46°F | 63 mm | 66% | 57% |
| June | 25°C / 77°F | 12°C / 53°F | 54 mm | 62% | 39% |
| July | 30°C / 87°F | 14°C / 58°F | 10 mm | 50% | 19% |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 15°C / 58°F | 21 mm | 49% | 21% |
| September | 26°C / 80°F | 11°C / 52°F | 14 mm | 50% | 24% |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 44°F | 29 mm | 62% | 40% |
| November | 12°C / 53°F | 0°C / 33°F | 24 mm | 71% | 47% |
| December | 5°C / 42°F | -3°C / 26°F | 43 mm | 83% | 69% |
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is August a good time to visit Ankara?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Ankara →Other Turkey cities in August
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Ankara in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Ankara?
August is a reasonable time for Ankara: highs around 30°C and about 21 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Ankara in August?
Average highs are about 30°C (86°F) and average lows about 15°C (58°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Ankara in August?
Ankara typically gets around 21 mm of rain in August — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Ankara (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.