SeasonMapSafranbolu weather in August
Turkey
August in Safranbolu: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Safranbolu · #503 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Safranbolu climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 26 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Safranbolu 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.
Peak crowdsSummer weekend day-trippers, Summer holidays in Turkey, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Safranbolu'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).
Fair weatherSafranbolu's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Safranbolu in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Summer weekend day-trippers
1 Jun – 31 Aug · usuallyDay-tripper crushCrowdedAnkara and Istanbul send a stream of weekend traffic into the old town through summer; the narrow lanes and konak courtyards run shoulder to shoulder on Saturday and Sunday and are largely empty again by Monday morning. Source ↗
Where is Safranbolu?
Safranbolu in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Safranbolu?
- August in Safranbolu: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Safranbolu on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Safranbolu in August?
- In August, Safranbolu averages a daily high of 29.6°C and a low of 18.1°C, with about 26.2 mm of rain over roughly 5.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Safranbolu in August?
- Safranbolu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in August.