Nerik Archaeological Site
Ancient Hittite settlement and archaeological site in Turkey
Nerik at a Glance#
How to Get to Nerik#
Nerik is in Samsun Province in northern Turkey; approach is typically via regional roads from the city of Samsun or smaller district towns. Access often requires private transport and coordination with local authorities for archaeological site permissions.
Tips for Visiting Nerik#
- Archaeological remains at Nerik are scattered and sometimes require permission to visit; consult local Turkish archaeological authorities or university programs.
- Combine a visit with the surrounding Samsun heritage sites and museum collections for more context on Hittite and Bronze-Age Anatolia.
- Bring a detailed map and water-site access can be remote and summer heat severe.
Best Time to Visit Nerik#
Spring and autumn offer comfortable conditions; summer can be uncomfortably hot for field visits.
Spring/Autumn
April-June, September-October · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Milder weather for archaeological visiting and fieldwork; avoid peak summer heat.
Weather & Climate near Nerik#
Climate
Nerik's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (577 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 60
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 6° | 2° | 62 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 8° | 3° | 42 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 6° | 44 mm | overcast | 75% | 2.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Excellent | 14° - 24° | 19° | 42 mm | some cloud | 67% | 2.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 17° - 27° | 22° | 26 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 2.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Ideal | 17° - 27° | 22° | 28 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 2.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 24° | 19° | 38 mm | some cloud | 67% | 1.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 9° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 1.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 9° | 4° | 72 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |