Simferopol is located on the Salgir River in the center of the Crimean Peninsula. It is an administrative, large industrial, cultural and scientific center of the Republic of Crimea. The city has a rich history presented in many attractions. You can get acquainted with them at any time of the year, but especially many tourists come there in the summer months.
Simferopol climate
The climate of Simferopol is both steppe and foothill, which is determined by the location of the city, the presence of a river and a reservoir near it. Winter in Simferopol is rather mild, without sudden changes and severe long frosts, and summer is long and hot, with the highest amount of precipitation in a year.
Weather in August in Simferopol
In August, the city has rather hot weather, which, however, can change quickly. At the beginning of the month, the daytime air temperature can even reach 35 ° C above zero, and at night it can drop to + 20 ° C. There are many more clear and sunny days at this time, suitable for long walks around the city.
In the second half of August, the weather becomes less stable. The sky can periodically be covered with clouds, and the air temperature gradually begins to decrease, especially in the evening and at night. Nevertheless, year after year does not happen - it happens that hot and sultry weather lasts almost until autumn.
The lowest daytime temperature in August was recorded at around + 23 ° C, and the nighttime temperature - + 14 ° C, so it is unlikely that it will be possible to freeze there at this time.
What to do in Simferopol in August
A lot of historical events took place on the territory of Simferopol, which today are reflected in the sights of the city. In August, on the way to the Black Sea coast, it is especially pleasant to stop for a short time in the city and wander along the crooked and picturesque streets of the old part of Simferopol, admire the ancient architectural structures and look into local museums.
The name of the city in translation from Greek means "gatherer city", and from the Crimean Tatar - "white mosque".
In the city itself, you should definitely look at the spacious old railway station, made in the Italian style, visit the Simferopol Art Museum, the Central Museum of Taurida, the Museum of Chocolate. Children can be taken to amusement parks: Gagarinsky and Children's. Young people will love the entertainment centers and clubs, which are enough in the city for a fun holiday.
In Simferopol, you can also visit the very beautiful Marble Cave with a complex system of galleries and halls, or go down into the huge Red Cave. In this city there is the ancient settlement of Scythian Naples, built more than 2 thousand years ago. In the vicinity of Simferopol, the Karaul-Oba reserve is also waiting for its visitors, to get to which you will have to walk for several days along the most beautiful places of the eastern ridge of Crimea.
