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Tarsus Weather in August

Tarsus in August

The short of it: Tarsus in August averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 25 °C (76 °F), with 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain and about 13 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 25° · rain 9.0 mm · daylight 13 h 34 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & May

August in Tarsus brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 25°, with about 9.0 mm of rain over the month. No month in Tarsus runs warmer: highs about 33°. It is the driest month of the year, only 9.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 13 h 34 min in mid-August, 54 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and May.

Against its neighbours, Tarsus runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Bolatlı, 3 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

August in Tarsus, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 34 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BolatlıMersin3 km N33°25°9.0 mm
AkgedikMersin5 km NNE33°25°9.0 mm
YeşiltepeMersin8 km S33°25°8.0 mm
AtalarMersin8 km SSW33°25°8.0 mm
AlifakıMersin10 km ESE33°24°8.0 mm
BahşişMersin11 km S33°25°9.0 mm
GünyurduMersin21 km ENE34°24°10 mm
MersinMersin25 km WSW32°25°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Tarsus Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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No month in Tarsus runs warmer: highs about 33°. It is the driest month of the year, only 9.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Tarsus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January15°6°111 mm8 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
February17°7°82 mm8 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦
March20°9°62 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April23°13°43 mm7 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
May27°17°42 mm8 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°21°19 mm9 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
July32°25°12 mm9 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
August33°25°9.0 mm9 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦
September32°21°20 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
October29°17°34 mm6 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
November23°11°80 mm6 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
December18°8°160 mm7 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tarsus in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tarsus in August?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 25 °C (76 °F), with about 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain over the month. No month in Tarsus runs warmer: highs about 33°. It is the driest month of the year, only 9.0 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Tarsus?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and May.

How long are the days in Tarsus in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 34 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 38 min in December to 14 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Tarsus in August?

Hardly — August nights average 25 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tarsus in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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