Aksaray
City in Turkey
Aksaray is a city in Turkey with a population of 253113 in 2022. It is located 202 km from Ankara and draws visitors to its natural landmarks.
What to see
Travelers visiting the area can explore Lake Tuz and Mount Hasan.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 31 °C and lows of 17 °C, along with minimal rain. January and December are the coldest months, with daily highs of 6 °C to 7 °C and lows dropping to -4 °C and -2 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport in Nevşehir, Turkey, located 63 km away.
Top sights in Aksaray
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is April, with about 66 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 12 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 47 | 41 | 49 | 66 | 60 | 33 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 37 | 47 | 57 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Aksaray (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.