Ephesus Ἔφεσος
Kuşadası, Turkey UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ephesus is a settlement site, Ancient Greek archaeological site, and polis located in Turkey. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and covers an area of 6 km2 with an inception dating back to the 1st millennium BC. It is one of the 96 sights of the country on this site and ranks 5th by English Wikipedia lookups among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
July and August are the hottest months with daily highs of 35 °C and minimal rain of 2 mm on about 1 day. January and December are the coolest months, with highs of 12 °C to 14 °C and lows of 4 °C to 6 °C, alongside heavier rain reaching 142 mm to 144 mm across about 10 to 13 days. Spring and autumn offer moderate temperatures, such as April with a high of 20 °C and a low of 10 °C, and October with a high of 24 °C and a low of 14 °C.
The nearest airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport in Gaziemir, located 42 km away. The site is 525 km from the capital Ankara. Nearby points of interest include the Library of Celsus at 0.1 km, the Temple of Artemis at 2.3 km, the Ephesus Archaeological Museum at 2.6 km, the House of the Virgin Mary at 3.2 km, and Magnesia on the Maeander at 19.4 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is January, with about 144 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 24 | 18 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 144 | 100 | 78 | 47 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 41 | 116 | 142 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
