Tek Tek Mountains National Park Park
Turkish national park protecting steppe and wildlife
In Şanlıurfa Province, Tek Tek Mountains National Park comprises rocky hills, scrub and terraces; visitors hike local trails, observe steppe birdlife and explore rural villages.
Tek Tek Mountains National Park at a Glance#
Address: Tek Tek Mountains National Park (Tektek Dağları Milli Parkı), Şanlıurfa Province, Turkey
Hours: Open daylight hours
Admission: Free
How to Get to Tek Tek Mountains National Park#
Access is by road from the city of Şanlıurfa or nearby towns; local drivers and guides are advisable due to limited signage and rough local roads.
Tips for Visiting Tek Tek Mountains National Park#
- Hire a local guide - the mountains have archaeological sites and shepherd tracks that are easy to miss without a guide.
- Bring layers: daytime sun can be strong while ridgelines are exposed to cold winds.
- Visit in spring after snowmelt for wildflowers and open water sources.
Best Time to Visit Tek Tek Mountains National Park#
Best in spring and autumn to avoid summer heat and winter snows at higher elevations.
Weather & Climate near Tek Tek Mountains National Park#
Tek Tek Mountains National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 40°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 1° - 10° | 4° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Good | 2° - 12° | 5° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Very Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 9° - 23° | 16° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 2.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Ideal | 15° - 31° | 23° | 28 mm | some cloud | 50% | 2.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 36° | 28° | 4 mm | clear | 33% | 3.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 23° - 40° | 32° | 1 mm | clear | 24% | 3.5 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.2h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 39° | 31° | 1 mm | clear | 26% | 3.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 18° - 35° | 27° | 1 mm | clear | 28% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Ideal | 12° - 28° | 20° | 19 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 1.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 34 mm | some cloud | 56% | 1.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.1h |
| December | Good | 2° - 12° | 6° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |