SeasonMapMardin weather in August
Turkey
August in Mardin: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 38°C afternoons.
#11 of 12 months in Mardin · #1205 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 51/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Mardin climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 39°C / 102°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 38°C / 100°F | |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 23% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 65 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Mardin in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer holidays in Turkey, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Mardin's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherMardin's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
August coincides with Mesopotamian summer.
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What's on in Mardin in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Mesopotamian summer
15 Jun – 10 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatThe plain below the ridge is one of the hottest places in Turkey and the stone lanes hold the heat into the night. The town lives on its terraces after dark and does nothing at all in the afternoon. Source ↗
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Mardin in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Mardin?
- August in Mardin: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 38°C afternoons. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Mardin on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
- What is the weather like in Mardin in August?
- In August, Mardin averages a daily high of 38.7°C and a low of 24.7°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mardin in August?
- Mardin has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in August.