Cebeli Akra
Mountain Coastal mountain near Hatay with ancient sacred associations
A rugged headland and massif in Hatay Province, Cebeli Akra (Jebel Aqra) rises above the Gulf of İskenderun; visitors explore coastal views, shepherded trails and archaeological traces of ancient cult activity.
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How to Get to Cebeli Akra #
Accessible by road from Antakya (Hatay city). Local minibuses and taxis run to coastal villages; the headland is reached by a short walk from the nearest parking or drop-off point.
Tips for Visiting Cebeli Akra #
- Bring a hat and water - summer sun on the headland is unrelenting and shade is sparse.
- Study nearby interpretive signs that explain ancient Hellenistic and Roman remains often found in the area.
- If visiting by car, park at the designated viewpoint; walking access may be uneven and steep in places.
Best Time to Visit Cebeli Akra #
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons to explore the headland and its archaeological points of interest.
Weather & Climate near Cebeli Akra #
Cebeli Akra's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1120 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (226 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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