Dara
Nusaybin, Turkey
Dara is an archaeological site in the Artuklu district of Nusaybin. Established around the year 505, it is one of the 96 sights listed on this site and is ranked 57th among the most looked-up sights in Turkey on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months from May to October. July and August are the hottest months, with daily highs reaching about 38 °C and very little rain. June and September also offer warm weather with highs between 33 °C and 34 °C. If you prefer cooler weather, visit in April or October, though rainfall increases during the winter months from November to March.
To reach Dara, you can fly into Mardin Airport, which is 27 km away, or Şanlıurfa GAP Airport, located 183 km from the site. Dara is approximately 767 km from Ankara. The site is open Tuesday through Sunday from 08:30 to 17:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 39 °C. The wettest is February, with about 100 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 27 | 34 | 39 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 94 | 100 | 84 | 66 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 61 | 86 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
