Perga
Perga is an ancient city, archaeological site, and polis in the Antalya Province of Turkey. It is a Tentative World Heritage Site and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, with a rank of 52.
Planning a visit
The climate varies by season. The hottest months are July and August, with daily highs of 36 °C and 35 °C. The wettest months are December and January, with about 245 mm of rain in December and 210 mm in January. For more moderate temperatures, April, May, and October offer daily highs between 21 °C and 26 °C.
The site is 9 km from Antalya International Airport and 373 km from Ankara. It can be combined with visits to nearby sites such as Hadrian's Gate, 15.6 km away, Aspendos, 28.4 km away, and Termessos, 34.8 km away. Perga is open from 8:00 to 17:00, and the adult price is 250 TL.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is December, with about 245 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 26 | 19 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 210 | 137 | 99 | 62 | 32 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 73 | 174 | 245 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
