Uludağ (Uludağ) weather in August

August in Uludağ: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Uludağ🇹🇷 Turkey · Western Turkey · Ski14
  1. 92Jan
  2. 85Feb
  3. 72Mar
  4. 52Apr
  5. 32May
  6. 19Jun
  7. 12Jul
  8. 14Aug
  9. 21Sep
  10. 36Oct
  11. 56Nov
  12. 78Dec

#11 of 12 months in Uludağ · #1390 of 1413 destinations to visit in August · comfort 14/100 (tier F)

Days
20°C
Nights
10°C
Wet days
8
Sun
12.3 h
Humidity
68%
Daylight
14 h
Uludağ, Turkey
Photo: Zafer Erdoğan · Pexels

Traveller notes on Uludağ in August

Uludag-forum reviews on August visits are direct this mountain, a well-known winter resort, doubles as a genuine escape from the punishing lowland heat once summer arrives, comfortably cool air a real draw for day-trippers from Bursa. Posters are consistent a light jacket is essential even in August, several visitors specifically surprised by how cool it felt despite the season, temperatures at the summit noticeably lower than the city below. Regulars describe conditions as genuinely changeable through the day, sun giving way to cloud and a passing shower before clearing again, all within a few hours. The cable car up from Bursa is repeatedly named the easiest way to reach the summit for a day trip, plateau walks and mountain views both worthwhile regardless of conditions. Posters call Uludag rewarding in both summer and winter, each season offering a genuinely different experience. The record: 20.2C days feeling like 20C, 9.9C nights, 68 percent humidity and 12.3 hours of sun.
UludagAugustRegular · August · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Uludağ

Uludag-forum threads on an April visit describe snow as genuinely usually still present mid-month, posters calling it iffy for actual skiing as the season winds down. Regulars call one visitor's own trip genuinely past the ski season, the poster naming a snowmobile ride and crisp mountain air as the real consolation instead. Posters call another April visitor genuinely lucky with fresh snow, several regulars naming this the reason results vary so much year to year this late. Regulars call the teleferik genuinely unreliable by April, several threads naming only a few chairlifts as still operating this late in the season. Posters recommend checking current lift and cable car status before an April trip, several regulars calling this standard given how much conditions can shift by mid-month. The record: 8.1C days, -1.7C nights, an extraordinarily high 94.8mm across nearly 14 days and 73 percent humidity.
UludagAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Uludag-forum reviews on a June visit describe the mountain as genuinely free of cover by this point, posters calling it a solid stretch for real walking and hiking regardless of the resort's winter reputation. Regulars call conditions here surprisingly cool for summer, several posters reporting temperatures considerably lower than what Bursa below is experiencing the same day. Posters recommend the cable car ride up as a real highlight on its own, views considered genuinely worthwhile even without a specific hike planned. Regulars call barbecue spots among the trees a local favorite, several posters describing a picnic lunch as a standard part of a June day trip. Posters recommend real layers regardless of the warm valley below, mountain air here delivering a genuine chill even in June. The record: 16C days feeling like 15C, 6.9C nights, an extraordinarily high 100.4mm across over 13 days and 71 percent humidity.
UludagJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on tripadvisor.co.uk ↗
Uludag-forum threads on a May visit describe early in the month as still carrying real leftover cover at the summit, posters calling this a genuine holdover from winter rather than anything unusual. Regulars call conditions at the top cold and capable of turning wet, real layers essential regardless of how mild Bursa feels. Posters describe the mountain as shifting character through May, transitioning from its winter identity toward a nature and trekking destination. Regulars call winter tires unnecessary this time of year, roads considered safe for standard vehicles by May. Posters recommend checking cable car and trail status before planning activity, conditions at elevation shifting faster than the base suggests. Regulars call the park still worth the trip regardless of exact timing, real forest and mountain scenery on offer throughout. The record: 11.8C days feeling like 10C, 2.4C nights, an extraordinarily high 124.5mm across 17 days and 75 percent humidity.
UludagMayRegular · May · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Uludag-forum threads on skiing in Turkey confirm the season typically runs from around December twentieth through March twentieth, making March genuinely the tail end rather than the core of the window. Posters call Uludag the country's most established winter resort, reachable in around forty minutes from Bursa along a well-maintained road. Regulars describe average annual accumulation as reaching several meters under a normal winter, though posters call March conditions specifically capable of running icy in the morning and softening to something sticky by afternoon. Posters recommend an early start for firmer conditions before the day's warmth sets in. Regulars call access here generally reliable compared to more remote alternatives, a real plus for anyone based in Istanbul. Posters recommend checking current lift status before a late-March trip. The record: 3.4C days feeling like 0C, -5.6C nights, an extraordinarily high 109.7mm across nearly 15 days and 76 percent humidity.
UludagMarchRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Uludağ climate normals — August

Daytime high20°C / 68°F😎 nice
Nighttime low10°C / 50°F
Feels like (high)20°C / 68°F
Rainfall34 mm / 1.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity68%💧 humid
Dew point8°C / 46°F
Sunshine12.3 h/day
Daylight13.7 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)49🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Uludağ 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)

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Best months for Uludağ'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 weatherUludağ's weather peaks December–February, best around January.

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What's on in Uludağ in August

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Nature

    Alpine meadows in flower

    20 Jun – 31 Aug · usuallyWildflowers & blooms

    The summit plateau above the treeline flowers through high summer, with Apollo butterflies over it, while Bursa bakes 2,000 metres below. Half of Bursa drives up on a Sunday for the same reason.

What's on around the world in August →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Uludağ — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Uludağ?

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Uludağ in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Uludağ?
August in Uludağ: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Uludağ on SeasonMap's comfort score (14/100).
What is the weather like in Uludağ in August?
In August, Uludağ averages a daily high of 20.2°C and a low of 9.9°C, with about 33.7 mm of rain over roughly 7.5 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Uludağ in August?
Uludağ has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in August.

Within 300 km: Istanbul's Bosphorus cross-continental swim around 15 Jul – 31 Aug, and Selçuk's Storks on the aqueduct around 15 Mar – 31 Aug.