Lake Salda
Lake Salda is a lake in the Yeşilova district of Burdur, Turkey. It is an Important Bird Area and is one of the 96 sights of Turkey featured on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, July and August, when temperatures reach daily highs of 30 °C and rainfall is at its lowest with only about 2 or 3 rainy days per month. Spring months like May and June also offer warmer weather with highs between 22 °C and 26 °C. In contrast, winter months such as January and December are colder, with daily lows reaching -2 °C and more frequent rain.
To reach the lake, you can fly into Çardak Airport in Denizli, which is 26 km away, or use Dalaman International Airport, located 122 km from the site. Lake Salda is 381 km from the capital, Ankara. The lake covers an area of 44 km² at an elevation of 1,640 m.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is December, with about 73 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 13 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 62 | 57 | 52 | 51 | 40 | 29 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 31 | 56 | 73 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
