Mount Tmolus

Mountains Ancient Anatolian mountain ridge from classical Lydia

An Aegean-range peak in western Turkey above the Gediz (Hermus) plain, Mount Tmolus offers hiking and views over olive- and vineyard-covered lowlands and proximity to ancient Lydian sites such as Sardis and the Aegean coast.

Best Time to Visit Mount Tmolus #

Best in spring (April-June) when temperatures are mild and the landscape is at its most pleasant.

Spring (best)

April-June · 5-25°C

Mild temperatures and blooming vegetation make it the most pleasant season for hikes and scenic views.

Summer

July-August · 20-35°C

Hot and dry at lower elevations - hiking is possible but often uncomfortable midday; early mornings are better.

Winter and rainy months

November-March · 0-10°C

Cooler, wetter conditions with possible snow at higher elevations and reduced trail comfort.

Weather & Climate near Mount Tmolus #

Climate

Mount Tmolus's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (784 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

45°

Warmest Month

-10°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-1° – 7°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

133 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

0° – 8°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

110 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

1° – 11°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

87 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

5° – 16°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 21°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

45 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

14.1h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 26°

50%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

14.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 28°

41%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

14.4h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 9 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 28°

41%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

9 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

12° – 25°

49%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 19°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

61 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

87 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (154 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 8°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

154 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

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