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.
Cebeli Akra at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 186 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 7° | -1° | 176 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 3° | 166 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 101 mm | some cloud | 72% | 4.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.0h |
| May | Very Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 54 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 3.2 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.9h |
| June | Ideal | 12° - 24° | 18° | 18 mm | clear | 62% | 3.2 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.4h |
| July | Ideal | 15° - 26° | 21° | 7 mm | clear | 62% | 3.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.1h |
| August | Ideal | 15° - 27° | 21° | 5 mm | clear | 65% | 3.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.3h |
| September | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 20 mm | clear | 64% | 3.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 9° - 20° | 14° | 60 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.9 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 101 mm | some cloud | 68% | 2.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 226 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |