South Eastern Anatolia Region Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey in August.

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Gaziantep Adıyaman Halfeti Karadut

Planning a journey to South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in South Eastern Anatolia Region in August

South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey is a region in Turkey. August in South Eastern Anatolia Region generally has very hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very hot and range from 37°C (99°F) in Karadut to 42°C (108°F) in Harran. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Harran and 22°C (72°F) in Karadut. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2.3 mm (0.1 in) in Gaziantep.

Explore South Eastern Anatolia Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Eastern Anatolia Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gaziantep)

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March16°C (61°F) April21°C (70°F) May28°C (82°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly37°C (99°F) August37°C (99°F) September33°C (91°F) October26°C (79°F) November18°C (64°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Eastern Anatolia Region in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Eastern Anatolia Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in South Eastern Anatolia Region

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey?

Temperature range in South Eastern Anatolia Region (August)

Precipitation variation in South Eastern Anatolia Region (August)

Gaziantep

In August Gaziantep generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
37°C (99°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Gaziantep →

Adıyaman

In August Adıyaman generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
38°C (100°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Adıyaman →

Halfeti

In August Halfeti generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
40°C (104°F)
40°C (104°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
1 mm (0.04 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Halfeti →

Karadut

In August Karadut generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
37°C (99°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
8.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Karadut →

Kahta

In August Kahta generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
38°C (100°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Eastern Anatolia Region, in Turkey.

In our records: Turkey August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Turkey in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Turkey reached 46°C (115°F) in Harran on August 1, 2007.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Eastern Anatolia Region in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gaziantep 37°C (99°F) 22°C (72°F) 2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Adıyaman 38°C (100°F) 22°C (72°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Halfeti 40°C (104°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Karadut 37°C (99°F) 22°C (72°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Kahta 38°C (100°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Harran 42°C (108°F) 26°C (79°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)

South Eastern Anatolia Region weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey in August?

August in South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey brings poor weather. In Gaziantep, daytime temperatures are typically around 37°C (99°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey in August?

Average temperatures in South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey during August range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 37°C (99°F) in Gaziantep.

Does South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey during August, with Gaziantep averaging close to 2.3 mm (0.1 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey due to the typically unpleasant weather in Gaziantep.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May and October offering mostly perfect weather in Gaziantep. On the other hand, the weather in January, July and August tend to be poor.

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