Boğazkale
City in Turkey
Boğazkale is a town in Turkey with a population of 2,477 in 2023. It is located 151 km from Ankara and draws visitors to see its designated UNESCO sights.
What to see
The sights in the area include the UNESCO site Hattusa and the UNESCO site Yazılıkaya.
When to go
Temperatures vary throughout the year, with daily highs reaching 28 °C in July and August, when rain is lowest at 18 mm and 12 mm respectively over about 3 days per month. January and February are the coldest months with daily highs of 4 °C and 5 °C and lows of -5 °C. Rain is distributed across the year, with December receiving 59 mm over about 9 days and May receiving 56 mm over about 13 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Amasya Merzifon Airport in Amasya, Turkey, located 118 km away. The nearest hub is Esenboğa International Airport in Ankara, Turkey, at a distance of 138 km.
Top sights in Boğazkale
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -5 | -2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 0 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 47 | 44 | 46 | 54 | 56 | 45 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 32 | 51 | 59 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Boğazkale (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.