SeasonMapVan weather in August
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August in Van: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Van · #429 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Van climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Rainfall | 8 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 32% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 69 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Van 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 Van'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 weatherVan's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Van in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Van?
- August in Van: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Van on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Van in August?
- In August, Van averages a daily high of 29.8°C and a low of 16.7°C, with about 8 mm of rain over roughly 1.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Van in August?
- Van has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in August.