Your August weather guide
HotWeather in Lara Beach in August
August suits a Lara Beach holiday if you want hot, dry weather and plan to spend plenty of time swimming, but it is less comfortable for being active outdoors. Average highs reach 34°C, nights stay around 23°C and the sea is a warm 29°C. For a UK traveller, the main decision is not how much rain to expect, but how well you cope with sustained heat and warm evenings.
Long-term climate averages for Antalya (Lara), not a forecast · 1991-2020
Lara Beach, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Antalya (Lara).
- Average daytime high
- 34.2°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 38°C
- Average night-time low
- 23.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 21°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +12.8°C
- London averages 21.4°C in August
- Sea temperature
- 29.0°C
- year to year: 28°C to 30°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 12.6h
- 94% of 13.4 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 1
- 3 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 53%
- Days over 25°C
- 100%
- 95% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 42.0°C
- 2019-08-11
- Record low 1991-2020
- 18.6°C
- 1997-08-24
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 24 min
- 2900 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How August compares
August is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Lara Beach. Within Turkey it is 4th of 18 (Turkey in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Lara Beach is 12.8°C warmer by day and 9.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in August
The typical August day in Lara Beach peaks at 34.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 37.9°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and almost every pass 30°C. Nights average 23.3°C; one night in ten drops to 20.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 42.0°C (2019-08-11) and the coldest night 18.6°C (1997-08-24).
Rain in August
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 3 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2017 with 37 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 53%.
Sea temperature in August
The sea averages 29.0°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 28.0°C to 29.6°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 12.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:14 and sets about 19:49 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 6%.
Is August a good time to visit Lara Beach?
It is a reasonable choice: hot days - though the heat can be intense at midday. The best months for Lara Beach on our scoring are June, September, May; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Plan around the heat, not just the sunshine
Lara Beach is markedly hotter than London in August, where the average daytime high is 21°C. Here, 95% of days reach 30°C, while the hottest days reach around 38°C or more, so do not plan on regular cooler breaks. Put walks and anything energetic towards the morning, leaving midday for shade, swimming or somewhere air-conditioned. Loose, lightweight clothing, a sunhat and regular drinks make more sense than a packed outdoor schedule. Nights offer some relief but remain warm rather than cool, so air conditioning is a sensible accommodation priority. This is a good fit for heat-lovers, less so if hot weather disrupts your sleep or limits your appetite for going out.
Easy swimming weather, with little rain to work around
The sea averages 29°C, making August well suited to travellers who dislike a chilly swim. The catch is that water this warm may not feel especially cooling after time in the sun. With about 12.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of scope to enjoy the water outside the harshest midday heat; you do not need to spend the whole day exposed to make use of the weather. Rain is unlikely to dictate your plans, with about 1 rainy day during the month, though a completely dry stay is not guaranteed. Prioritise sun protection and access to shade rather than building your packing around wet weather.
A little perspective
Lara Beach through the year
August is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 5.4°C | 17.7°C | 4.7 | 217 | 13 | 0% |
| February | 13.6°C | 5.6°C | 16.8°C | 5.3 | 134 | 11 | 0% |
| March | 16.4°C | 7.2°C | 16.6°C | 6.5 | 110 | 10 | 0% |
| April | 20.0°C | 10.0°C | 17.8°C | 7.5 | 72 | 8 | 7% |
| Maybest | 24.8°C | 14.3°C | 21.1°C | 9.4 | 50 | 6 | 45% |
| Junebest | 30.4°C | 19.3°C | 24.8°C | 12.4 | 9 | 2 | 95% |
| July | 34.3°C | 22.9°C | 27.8°C | 13.4 | 3 | 1 | 100% |
| AugustSelected | 34.2°C | 23.3°C | 29.0°C | 12.6 | 3 | 1 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 30.3°C | 19.6°C | 27.7°C | 10.7 | 23 | 2 | 95% |
| October | 24.8°C | 15.2°C | 25.1°C | 7.7 | 101 | 6 | 50% |
| November | 18.9°C | 10.3°C | 22.0°C | 6.0 | 135 | 8 | 5% |
| December | 14.1°C | 7.1°C | 19.5°C | 4.6 | 228 | 13 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Lara Beach in August FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Lara Beach hot in August?
Lara Beach is hot in August: the average daytime high is 34.2°C and nights average 23.3°C. About 100% of August days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Lara Beach in August?
The sea around Lara Beach averages 29.0°C in August, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 28°C to 30°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Lara Beach in August?
Lara Beach sees about 1 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 3 mm of rain in a typical August. The wettest August between 1991 and 2020 was 2017 (37 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Lara Beach in August?
Lara Beach gets around 12.6 hours of sunshine a day in August out of 13.4 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Lara Beach compare with the UK in August?
Lara Beach is on average 12.8°C warmer than London by day in August (34.2°C against 21.4°C).
What is the hottest August on record in Lara Beach?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day in Lara Beach reached 42.0°C on 2019-08-11, and the coldest night dropped to 18.6°C on 1997-08-24.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 4 h 24 min, so Lara Beach is a short-haul option. The bigger adjustment on arrival is the weather: expect much hotter afternoons than a typical August day in London.
Is August the best month to choose?
August is a strong choice if your priorities are heat, warm swimming water and little rain. June, September and May rate better overall, so consider those if you are flexible rather than assuming the hottest weather makes the best holiday.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Antalya (Antalya (Lara)). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.1 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C