Sagalassos Σαγαλασσός
Sagalassos is an ancient city and archaeological site that is a Tentative World Heritage Site. This human settlement is one of the 96 sights of Turkey featured on this site and is the 46th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of July and August, when daily highs reach 26 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with only about 2 or 3 rainy days per month. For milder weather, May and June offer highs between 17 °C and 22 °C. Winters are cold, with temperatures dropping to lows of -6 °C in January and February, and December is the wettest month with about 124 mm of rain.
Sagalassos is located about 321 km from Ankara. The nearest airport is Süleyman Demirel International Airport in Isparta, which is 24 km away, though Antalya International Airport is a nearby hub located 90 km from the site. An entrance fee is required to visit the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 124 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -6 | -4 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 0 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 98 | 97 | 85 | 86 | 58 | 34 | 20 | 14 | 22 | 52 | 82 | 124 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
