Aigai (Aeolis)

Archaeological Site Ruined ancient Greek city in Aeolis with temples

Ancient Aeolian city in western Turkey with archaeological remains-foundations, tombs and street traces; history enthusiasts visit to see on‑site ruins within the Aegean archaeological landscape.

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Aigai (Aeolis)
38.8311, 27.1886
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Best Time to Visit Aigai (Aeolis) #

Best in spring or early autumn (March-June, September-October) when temperatures are mild for exploring the ruins.

Spring (ideal for visiting ruins)
March-May · 12-25°C
Mild temperatures and blooming vegetation make exploring the archaeological site comfortable and scenic.
Summer (hot and dry)
June-August · 25-35°C
Hot, dry weather with peak tourist numbers inland; mornings and late afternoons are best for visiting to avoid heat.
Winter (cool, quieter)
November-February · 5-12°C
Cooler and wetter, far fewer visitors-some rain is possible but the site is very quiet.

Weather & Climate near Aigai (Aeolis) #

Climate

Aigai (Aeolis)'s climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (707 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
3° – 10°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
3° – 11°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
5° – 15°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
9° – 20°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° – 25°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.1h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° – 31°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° – 33°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° – 33°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° – 29°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° – 23°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

72 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
7° – 16°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
4° – 12°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

143 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

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