Pamukkale Travel Guide

City Famous thermal springs in Turkey

Walk the white travertine terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis in Denizli’s thermal basin. Pamukkale attracts visitors for mineral‑rich thermal pools, Roman baths and an ancient theatre - people come to soak, clamber the terraces and explore the archaeological site.

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Aphrodisias

Ancient Greco-Roman city famed for marble sculptures

Historical Site

Hierapolis

Ancient spa city with travertine terraces and ruins

Archaeological Site

Aphrodisias

Ancient Greco-Roman city with extensive ruins

Archaeological Site

Laodicea on the Lycus

Ruined Greco-Roman city with extensive archaeological remains

Archaeological Site

Colossae

Ancient Phrygian city in Anatolia, mentioned biblically

Archaeological Site

Mount Honaz

Limestone massif near Denizli with rich flora

Mountain

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Climate

Pamukkale's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (584 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustSeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

41°

Warmest Month

-17°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

98 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 12°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

80 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 16°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 21°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

13° – 26°

59%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

14.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

17° – 31°

51%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

14.5h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

20° – 33°

42%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

12 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

14.3h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

19° – 33°

40%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

16° – 29°

45%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 24°

56%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 18°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

106 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

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