Demre
City in Turkey
Demre is a city in Turkey with a population of 25,893 in 2018. Located 479 km from Ankara, the city draws visitors with historical sites including Myra and St. Nicholas Church, Demre.
What to see
Visitors to Demre can explore ancient and historical sights. The city features Myra and St. Nicholas Church, Demre.
When to go
Demre experiences warm summers and mild, rainy winters. July and August are the hottest months with daily highs of 32 °C and lows of 25 °C, alongside minimal rain of 4 mm on about 2 days. January sees the heaviest rainfall with 185 mm on about 16 days, alongside a high of 14 °C and a low of 9 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Kastelorizo Airport in Kastelorizo Island, Greece, located 40 km away. The nearest major hub is Antalya International Airport in Antalya, Turkey, located 101 km away.
Top sights in Demre
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is December, with about 207 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 185 | 122 | 68 | 34 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 48 | 144 | 207 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Demre (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.