When to go · Safranbolu
Safranbolu in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, busy with domestic weekenders), Dec–Feb (cold, snow, some closures).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- Türkiye (Turkey) overall
- Prices
- High
- Türkiye (Turkey) overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, busy with domestic weekenders), Dec–Feb (cold, snow, some closures).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- SafranboluHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Türkiye (Turkey) overall
- High
- Prices · Türkiye (Turkey) overall
- High
Türkiye (Turkey) overall: As July; European and Turkish school holidays; book early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Safranbolu, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Apr: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Night low
Aug: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 5 (better)
Apr: 11
Crowds
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Apr: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, busy with domestic weekenders), Dec–Feb (cold, snow, some closures).
April: Inside Safranbolu's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Safranbolu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen