Sardis
Turkey UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sardis is an ancient city and archaeological site in Turkey's Manisa Province. It is part of the Sardis and the Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between May and September, when daily highs reach between 26 °C and 34 °C and rainfall is minimal. The driest months are July and August, with only about 2 rainy days each. From January to March, temperatures are cooler with highs between 11 °C and 16 °C, and rainfall is higher.
Sardis is located about 444 km from Ankara. The nearest airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport in Gaziemir, which is 80 km away. Visitors can also combine a trip to Sardis with a visit to Bin Tepe, located about 11 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is December, with about 95 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 81 | 70 | 56 | 43 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 32 | 71 | 95 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
