Aksaray climate
Aksaray (Turkey) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C55 °F, and about 343 mm14 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Aksaray climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 541 | −425 | 133 | 401.6 | 26 |
| Feb | 846 | −228 | 337 | 301.2 | 20 |
| Mar | 1355 | 133 | 744 | 361.4 | 13 |
| Apr | 1864 | 541 | 1152 | 351.4 | 2 |
| May | 2374 | 1050 | 1762 | 401.6 | 0 |
| Jun | 2883 | 1457 | 2170 | 321.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 1763 | 2576 | 60.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 1763 | 2577 | 60.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1356 | 2069 | 160.6 | 0 |
| Oct | 2169 | 846 | 1458 | 271.1 | 1 |
| Nov | 1355 | 135 | 745 | 341.3 | 9 |
| Dec | 745 | −228 | 236 | 411.6 | 20 |
| Year | 3290 | −425 | 1355 | 34314 | 90 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79% | 73% | 2.1 | 9:46 |
| Feb | 74% | 69% | 3.1 | 10:43 |
| Mar | 67% | 66% | 4.2 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 61% | 60% | 5.5 | 13:09 |
| May | 57% | 53% | 6.5 | 14:14 |
| Jun | 51% | 34% | 7.6 | 14:49 |
| Jul | 41% | 19% | 7.9 | 14:35 |
| Aug | 38% | 17% | 7.1 | 13:39 |
| Sep | 42% | 26% | 5.7 | 12:23 |
| Oct | 55% | 44% | 3.9 | 11:07 |
| Nov | 67% | 52% | 2.7 | 10:02 |
| Dec | 77% | 68% | 2.0 | 9:30 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Aksaray is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 17 °C63 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 5 °C41 °F and lows −4 °C25 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.3 °C43.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 343 mm14 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 33% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: July–September. The wettest month is December (41 mm1.6 in), the driest is August (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 38% in August to 79% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 17%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (5 mph) in May to 11 km/h (7 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in January and February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 14 cm).
Best time to visit Aksaray
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September and October: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 16 mm0.6 in to 40 mm1.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 5 °C41 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Aksaray
- Winter (December–February) — highs 541 to 8 °C46 °F, lows −425 to −2 °C28 °F, about 37 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1355 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 133 to 10 °C50 °F, about 37 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2883 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1457 to 17 °C63 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1355 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 135 to 13 °C56 °F, about 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Aksaray compares
Compared with Kayseri, about 133 km to the east, Aksaray has practically the same average temperature and receives 8% less precipitation (343 mm14 in vs 375 mm15 in). The difference is largest in July (0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer).
Of the 87 places in Turkey covered by World Climates, Aksaray is the 68th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 85th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Turkey climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Ahar (Iran, BSk), Marand (Iran, BSk) and Tri-Cities (United States, BSk).
Nearby places
- Nevşehir 66 km · 12 °C53 °F · 368 mm15 in
- Kırşehir 87 km · 12 °C54 °F · 374 mm15 in
- Ereğli 96 km · 13 °C56 °F · 413 mm16 in
- Kayseri 133 km · 12 °C54 °F · 375 mm15 in
- Konya 146 km · 13 °C55 °F · 394 mm16 in
- Karaman 150 km · 13 °C56 °F · 614 mm24 in
- Kırıkkale 170 km · 13 °C55 °F · 436 mm17 in
- Tarsus 179 km · 21 °C69 °F · 574 mm23 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Aksaray?
August is the warmest month in Aksaray, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (63 °F).
What is the coldest month in Aksaray?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 5 °C (41 °F) and an average low of -4 °C (25 °F).
When does it rain the most in Aksaray?
December is the wettest month with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Aksaray?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.