Troy Τροία
Turkey UNESCO World Heritage Site
Troy is a historic settlement site and ancient city-state in Çanakkale Province, Turkey. Established around 3000 BC, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains one of the most looked-up sights in Turkey. The site spans 1.58 square kilometers and is recognized for its significance in Greek mythology.
Planning a visit
The site is open year-round, though weather conditions vary significantly. Summer months, particularly July and August, bring the warmest temperatures with daily highs of 31 °C and very little rain, making them suitable for outdoor exploration. Spring, from April to May, offers milder temperatures between 18 °C and 24 °C with moderate rainfall. Winters are cooler and wetter, with December recording the highest rainfall at 118 mm over 11 days and temperatures dropping to 6 °C. Visitors should prepare for outdoor walking regardless of the season.
To reach the site, the nearest airport is Çanakkale Airport, located 26 kilometers away. A secondary option is Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport in Edremit, which is 80 kilometers from the site. Troy is 562 kilometers from Ankara. Local transport links connect the airport to the surrounding Çanakkale Province, where the site is situated.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is December, with about 118 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 96 | 80 | 73 | 50 | 36 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 22 | 53 | 98 | 118 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
