When to go · Van
Van in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Türkiye (Turkey): As July; European and Turkish school holidays; book early.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 15°C59°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- Türkiye (Turkey) overall
- Prices
- High
- Türkiye (Turkey) overall
Verdict
MixedTürkiye (Turkey) month rating
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Türkiye (Turkey): As July; European and Turkish school holidays; book early.
Weather in August
- VanHighs around 30 °C, lows around 15 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 59 °F, rain on about 2 days
- East and south-east, Türkiye (Turkey) · Kars, Van, Mardin, Şanlıurfahot
Kars and Van have hard winters; Şanlıurfa and Mardin pass 40 °C in summer.Kars and Van have hard winters; Şanlıurfa and Mardin pass 104 °F in summer.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Türkiye (Turkey) overall
- High
- Prices · Türkiye (Turkey) overall
- High
Türkiye (Turkey) overall: As July; European and Turkish school holidays; book early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen