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.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.