Myra Μύρα
Myra is an ancient city and archaeological site in Demre, Turkey. It is one of the 96 sights of Turkey listed on this site and is the 28th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 31 °C and 32 °C. The wettest period is from December to February, when rainfall can reach about 207 mm. The site is open daily from 08:00 to 17:00. Adult tickets cost 600 TL.
To reach Myra, you can fly to Antalya International Airport, which is 102 km away, or Kastelorizo Airport in Greece, which is 39 km away. The site is 479 km from Ankara. You can combine a visit to Myra with a trip to St. Nicholas Church, Demre, located 1.6 km away.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
