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Başkale Weather in August

Başkale in August

The short of it: Başkale in August averages a high of 27 °C (81 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 13 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 13° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 13 h 37 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & June

August in Başkale brings afternoons near 27° and nights around 13°, with about 8.0 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Başkale, with afternoons near 27°. It is the driest month of the year, only 8.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 13 h 37 min in mid-August, 56 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Başkale runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Elaçmaz, 47 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

August in Başkale, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 37 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ElaçmazVan47 km N27°12°10 mm
KırıkdağHakkâri55 km S27°15°5.0 mm
YüksekovaHakkâri58 km SSE31°16°6.0 mm
HakkâriHakkâri58 km SSW32°18°3.0 mm
Tāzeh ShahrWest Azerbaijan61 km ENE31°16°4.0 mm
Patah VīrWest Azerbaijan61 km ENE31°16°4.0 mm
KarlıHakkâri65 km SSE29°15°5.0 mm
OwlaqWest Azerbaijan65 km E31°17°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Başkale Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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The height of summer in Başkale, with afternoons near 27°. It is the driest month of the year, only 8.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Başkale by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°51 mm6 km/h9 h 48 min✦
February-1°-9°48 mm7 km/h10 h 44 min✦
March3°-5°73 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦
April10°1°72 mm9 km/h13 h 8 min✦
May15°5°54 mm8 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
June22°10°21 mm8 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°13°10 mm8 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°13°8.0 mm8 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°9°9.0 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October15°4°50 mm7 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦
November7°-2°51 mm7 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
December1°-7°53 mm5 km/h9 h 32 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Başkale in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Başkale in August?

Days average 27 °C (81 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Başkale, with afternoons near 27°. It is the driest month of the year, only 8.0 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Başkale?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and June.

How long are the days in Başkale in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 37 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 32 min in December to 14 h 47 min in June.

Does it snow in Başkale in August?

Hardly — August nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Başkale in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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