Gaziantep Castle Gaziantep Kalesi
Gaziantep Castle is a castle and archaeological site situated in the Şahinbey district of Gaziantep, Turkey. It is one of the 96 sights of Turkey listed on this site and is the 89th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between May and September, when daily highs range from 24 °C to 35 °C and rainfall is minimal. The months of July and August are the driest, with almost no rain. From November to February, temperatures are cooler, with daily lows reaching as low as -1 °C and more frequent rain.
Visitors can reach the site via Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport, which is 16 km away. The castle is located 508 km from Ankara. While visiting the castle, you can also see the Liberation Mosque or the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, both of which are 1 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is January, with about 116 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 23 | 14 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 116 | 105 | 88 | 63 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 53 | 91 | 116 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
