Cyzicus
Erdek, Turkey
Cyzicus is an ancient city and archaeological site that served as a polis. It is one of the 96 sights listed in Turkey on this site and is ranked 53 in popularity among the country's sights based on English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The site is open 24 hours. For travelers visiting by air, Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport is 84 km away, while Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport is 118 km away. The site is located 425 km from Ankara.
Weather conditions vary throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 28 °C and very little rain. June and September also offer warm temperatures. The wettest period is between November and January, with December seeing about 103 mm of rain over 12 days. The coolest months are January and February, when daily highs are around 9 °C.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is December, with about 103 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 79 | 64 | 52 | 42 | 33 | 24 | 15 | 13 | 38 | 73 | 84 | 103 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
