Arslantepe
Turkey UNESCO World Heritage Site
Arslantepe is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey. This archaeological site and human settlement is one of the 96 sights of the country featured on this site and is the 68th most looked-up sight in Turkey on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months from May to September, when daily highs range from 24 °C to 34 °C and rainfall is low. July and August are the driest months, with only about 1 to 2 rainy days each. In contrast, the winter months from December to February are colder, with daily lows reaching -3 °C, and see more rain, averaging about 7 to 9 rainy days per month.
To reach Arslantepe, travelers can fly to Malatya Erhaç Airport, which is 24 km away. The site is located 506 km from the capital, Ankara. Another nearby airport is Şanlıurfa GAP Airport, situated 114 km from the area.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is March, with about 55 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 22 | 13 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 4 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 48 | 52 | 55 | 53 | 44 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 44 | 48 | 51 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
