Bagras

Castle Strategic medieval fortress overlooking the Amanus mountains

Bagras Castle in Hatay sits on an Amanus‑range spur, a medieval fortress that controlled an old route between Anatolia and Syria; visitors explore ruined walls and seasonal views along the mountain road.

Best Time to Visit Bagras #

Best in spring or autumn for mild weather when exploring the Bagras area is most comfortable.

Spring

April-June · 15-25°C

Pleasant temperatures and good conditions for visiting historical sites and walking the surrounding countryside.

Summer

July-August · 25-35°C

Hotter and drier - outdoor touring can be strenuous in peak summer.

Autumn/Winter

September-February · 5-18°C

Cooler and wetter in winter months, but generally manageable for visits outside the hottest season.

Weather & Climate near Bagras #

Climate

Bagras's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (908 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 71 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

45°

Warmest Month

-4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

5° – 12°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

146 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

6° – 14°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

129 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 17°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

117 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

81 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 26°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

14.0h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 29°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

14.5h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

23° – 32°

60%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

14.2h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

9 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.4h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

21° – 31°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 26°

59%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

71 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 19°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

93 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

6° – 14°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

156 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.6h daylight

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