Temple of Artemis Ναός της Αρτέμιδος
Selçuk, Turkey UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Temple of Artemis in Selçuk, Turkey, is an ancient Greek archaeological site, ancient Greek temple, and Wonder of the Ancient World. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia. The site is dedicated to Artemis of Ephesus and spans an area of 0.458 square kilometers.
Planning a visit
July and August are the hottest months with daily highs of 35 °C and lows of 22 °C, alongside minimal rain of 2 mm on about 1 day. January sees daily highs of 12 °C and lows of 4 °C with 144 mm of rain across about 13 days. Opening hours are April to September from 08:00 to 19:00 and October to March from 08:30 to 17:30.
The nearest airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport in Gaziemir, Turkey, located 42 km away. The capital city of Ankara is 522 km away. Nearby places to combine with a visit include the Ephesus Archaeological Museum at 0.4 km, Ephesus at 2.3 km, the Library of Celsus at 2.3 km, the House of the Virgin Mary at 5.0 km, and Magnesia on the Maeander at 18.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is January, with about 144 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 24 | 18 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 144 | 100 | 78 | 47 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 41 | 116 | 142 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
