Çankaya Mansion
Çankaya Mansion is a historic building and konak in Ankara. Designed by architect Vedat Tek, this palace was established in 1932.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of July and August, when temperatures reach daily highs of 29 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with only about 3 to 4 rainy days per month. In the winter, specifically January and February, temperatures can drop to lows of -4 °C.
Visitors can reach the site via Esenboğa International Airport, which is 29 km from the location. The mansion is situated 6 km from the capital, Ankara. While visiting, you can also see the Kocatepe Mosque, located 3.1 km away, or the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which is 5.5 km from the mansion. Çankaya Mansion is one of the 96 sights of Turkey listed on this site and is ranked 67th among the country's sights in terms of English Wikipedia lookups.
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 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -4 | -1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 1 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 42 | 46 | 60 | 56 | 39 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 40 | 46 | 57 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
