Chersonesus
Ukraine UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chersonesus is an archaeological site, ancient city, and polis located in Sevastopol. It is part of the Ancient City of Tauric Chersonese and its Chora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The location is among the 6 most looked-up sights in Ukraine on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Temperatures are highest from June to August, reaching 22 °C to 26 °C. January and February are the coldest months, with highs of 5 °C to 6 °C. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with the most precipitation occurring in November and December.
The nearest airport is Sinop Airport in Turkey, 315 km away, while the nearest hub is Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport in Romania, 398 km away. The site lies 686 km from Kyiv. It is part of the Ancient City of Tauric Chersonese and its Chora.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 59 | 56 | 47 | 35 | 29 | 47 | 34 | 45 | 63 | 64 | 77 | 75 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
