Aspendos Ἄσπενδος
Aspendos is an ancient city and archaeological site located in the Serik district. It is a Tentative World Heritage Site and is one of the 96 most looked-up sights in Turkey.
Planning a visit
The site is open daily from 08:00 to 17:00. Adult tickets cost 340 TL. Visitors can combine a trip to Aspendos with nearby sites such as Perga, which is about 28 km away, or Hadrian's Gate, located about 42 km away.
Antalya International Airport is the nearest airport, 33 km from the site. Aspendos is 363 km from Ankara. The weather is warmest in July and August, with daily highs of 35 °C. The rainiest months are December and January, which see about 14 to 15 rainy days each month. For milder temperatures and less rain, April, May, or September are options.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is December, with about 264 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 26 | 19 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 257 | 165 | 113 | 64 | 35 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 97 | 203 | 264 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
