Patara
Patara, Turkey
Patara is an ancient city featuring ruins and archaeological sites. It is one of the 96 sights in Turkey listed on this site and is the 33rd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and September, when daily highs reach 26 °C to 30 °C and rainfall is minimal. From October to May, temperatures are cooler, with December being the wettest month with about 256 mm of rain. The site is 512 km from Ankara. You can reach the area via Dalaman International Airport, which is 69 km away, or Kastelorizo Airport in Greece, located 27 km away.
Visitors can combine a trip to Patara with visits to Letoon, 8.2 km away, or Xanthos, 11.4 km away. From April to October, the site is open from 08:30 to 18:30, and from November to March, it is open from 08:00 to 17:00. Adult admission is 750 TL.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is December, with about 256 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 226 | 154 | 89 | 41 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 69 | 181 | 256 |
| 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.
