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Mount Erciyes

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Mount Erciyes

Turkey
Best timeAug
Set inTurkey
In season~54°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

-4–59°F
CurrencyTRY
LanguageTurkish
TimezoneUTC+03:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Map showing the location of Mount Erciyes
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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Sep. Go in Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 84%
WarmestAug · 59°F
WettestMar
Best windowAug
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Mount Erciyes is an inactive volcano in Kayseri Province, Turkey. It is a large stratovolcano surrounded by many monogenetic vents and lava domes, and one maar. The bulk of the volcano is formed by lava flows of andesitic and dacitic composition. At some time in the past, part of the summit collapsed towards the east.

Best time to visit

Aim for Aug.

Pairs well with

Cappadocia
34 mi away
Göbekli Tepe
210 mi away
Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque
250 mi away
Saint Sophia Cathedral
259 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mount Erciyes?

The best time to visit Mount Erciyes is August, in Turkey.

Where is Mount Erciyes?

Mount Erciyes is in Turkey.

What is Mount Erciyes known for?

Mount Erciyes is an inactive volcano in Kayseri Province, Turkey. It is a large stratovolcano surrounded by many monogenetic vents and lava domes, and one maar. The bulk of the volcano is formed by lava flows of andesitic and dacitic composition. At some time in the past, part of the summit collapsed towards the east.

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