Letoon
Kınık, Turkey UNESCO World Heritage Site
Letoon is an archaeological site and sanctuary featuring ancient Greek architecture. Dedicated to Leto, the site is part of the Xanthos-Letoon UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between May and September, when daily highs reach between 23 °C and 31 °C and rainfall is minimal. For those visiting in the warmer months, July and August are the driest, with only about 1 to 2 rainy days. From November to March, the weather is cooler, with daily highs between 14 °C and 16 °C and more frequent rain. The site is 507 km from Ankara. Travelers can fly into Dalaman International Airport, which is 61 km away, or Kastelorizo Airport in Greece, which is 33 km away. Nearby sites include Xanthos, located 4.8 km away, and Patara, which is 8.2 km from Letoon.
Admission for adults is 70 TL. The site is wheelchair accessible. Opening hours vary by season: from March, the site is open Monday to Sunday from 08:30 to 17:30, and from November, it is open Monday to Sunday from 08:30 to 19:30.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is December, with about 261 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 232 | 159 | 94 | 46 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 72 | 185 | 261 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
