Patara Special Environmental Protected Area

Protected Area · Kaş district, 🇹🇷 Türkiye

Area 362 km²

Time zone Europe/Istanbul

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Patara Special Environmental Protected Area: Unmissable Highlights

The Patara Special Environmental Protected Area encompasses the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Xanthos and Letoon, alongside the ancient maritime capital of Patara. This region features significant archaeological remains, including Lycian pillar tombs, a Roman theater, and one of the world's oldest surviving lighthouses. The area also serves as a vital ecological sanctuary, comprising an 18-kilometer sandy beach that is a primary nesting ground for endangered loggerhead sea turtles.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, September, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Fair

15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 5°–18°
9° at night
13 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
18°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Good

15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 5°–19°
9° at night
10 rainy days
11 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good

17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 7°–22°
10° at night
8 rainy days
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great

20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 9°–25°
13° at night
6 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
18°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

25° · extremes 14°–30°
17° at night
4 rainy days
21 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
20°C · cool for a dip
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great

29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 18°–35°
21° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
23°C · cool for a dip
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Good

33° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–37°
24° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Good

33° (feels like 35°) · extremes 23°–36°
25° at night
1 rainy day
29 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

30° (feels like 31°) · extremes 19°–34°
22° at night
2 rainy days
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 14°–29°
18° at night
5 rainy days
21 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
25°C · warm for swimming
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 10°–25°
14° at night
7 rainy days
17 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
22°C · cool for a dip
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good

16° (feels like 15°) · extremes 7°–20°
11° at night
13 rainy days
12 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
20°C · cool for a dip
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Turkish Lira TRY ₺ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112 Ambulance
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Turkish
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +90

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Patara Special Environmental Protected Area: Unmissable Highlights

Patara Special Environmental Protected Area — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

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Typical weather in August

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Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

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