Tarsus Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Tarsus, Mediterranean Region Turkey, Turkey is 24°C (75°F), with daytime highs ranging from 14°C (57°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Tarsus compares to cities worldwide.
Tarsus Monthly Temperatures
Visitors to Tarsus can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Nighttime temperatures also vary widely, ranging from 24°C (75°F) in August to 6°C (43°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Tarsus by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. August, the warmest month, sees 322 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Tarsus vs Turkey
The map below shows the annual temperature across Turkey. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Tarsus vs World: Temperature Compared
Tarsus's average annual maximum temperature is 24°C (75°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Tarsus?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Tarsus, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 14°C (57°F) and humidity around 60% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 33°C (91°F) with 60% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Tarsus's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Tarsus climate page.
