Bagras
Bagras is a castle and archaeological site in the Hatay Province of Turkey. The site contains examples of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture.
Planning a visit
The site is open 24 hours. For those visiting from the capital, Ankara, Bagras is 490 km away. The nearest airport is Hatay Airport, located 9 km from the site. Aleppo International Airport is another option, situated 94 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to Bagras with a visit to the Church of Saint Peter, which is 24.6 km away.
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 31 °C and very little rain. June and September also offer warm weather with highs between 28 °C and 29 °C. The wettest months are December and January, which see about 138 to 145 mm of rain. If you prefer milder temperatures, April and May have daily highs between 19 °C and 24 °C.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is December, with about 145 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 17 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 138 | 140 | 121 | 78 | 58 | 25 | 9 | 11 | 44 | 84 | 124 | 145 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
