Istanbul vs Kars in August

Kars is the better pick in August — 87 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kars is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Istanbul is hot, dry, clean air.

Istanbul vs KarsAugust climate, side by side

IstanbulKars
Comfort score77/100 (B)87/100 (A)
Feels-like high32°C28°C
Avg high / low30° / 23°28° / 10°
Rainfall15 mm36 mm
Rainy days39
Humidity70%63%
Air quality (AQI)4948

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Istanbul vs Kars in August — FAQ

Is August better in Istanbul or Kars?
Kars is the better pick in August — 87 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kars is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Istanbul is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Kars in August?
In August, Istanbul averages 30°C high / 23°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Kars averages 28°C high / 10°C low with about 36 mm.