Winter
Dec → Feb5 to 8°
nights -5 to -2°
- 8 rainy days · 44 mm
When is the best time to visit Cappadocia?
- Jan5°not recommended
- Feb8°not recommended
- Mar12°fair
- Apr18°recommended
- May22°recommended
- Jun26°recommended
- Jul30°fair
- Aug31°fair
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct21°recommended
- Nov14°fair
- Dec8°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Cappadocia, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -5° | 57 mm | 10 d | |
| February | 8° | -3° | 33 mm | 7 d | |
| March | 12° | 0° | 61 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 18° | 5° | 32 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| May | 22° | 9° | 53 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| June | 26° | 13° | 34 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 15° | 2 mm | 1 d | |
| August | 31° | 16° | 5 mm | 1 d | |
| September | 27° | 12° | 12 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| October | 21° | 7° | 14 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| November | 14° | 1° | 25 mm | 5 d | |
| December | 8° | -2° | 43 mm | 8 d |
The four seasons in Cappadocia, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Göreme) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May12 to 22°
nights 0 to 9°
- 10 rainy days · 49 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug26 to 31°
nights 13 to 16°
- 3 rainy days · 14 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov14 to 27°
nights 1 to 12°
- 3 rainy days · 17 mm
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Cappadocia, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h51 of daylight, in December 9h29, a difference of 5h23.
9h45Jan
10h42Feb
11h51Mar
13h10Apr
14h16May
14h51Jun
14h37Jul
13h39Aug
12h23Sep
11h07Oct
10hNov
9h29Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Göreme" (38.64°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Cappadocia, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 |
EventsHacı Bektaş Veli commemorationsAugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: April, June, September, October, November
- Towns & culture: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Cappadocia, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- AugustHacı Bektaş Veli commemorations
The town of Hacıbektaş hosts three days of Alevi ceremonies, with semah dances and pilgrims from all over Turkey, in mid-August.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended5°-5° at night
- 57 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended8°-3° at night
- 33 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair12°0° at night
- 61 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended18°5° at night
- 32 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended22°9° at night
- 53 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended26°13° at night
- 34 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair30°15° at night
- 2 mm · 1 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair31°16° at night
- 5 mm · 1 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended27°12° at night
- 12 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended21°7° at night
- 14 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair14°1° at night
- 25 mm · 5 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended8°-2° at night
- 43 mm · 8 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -5 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (57 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 8 °C at best, -3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 33 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 12 °C at best, 0 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (61 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 5 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 32 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (53 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 26 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. Rain stays light: 34 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 1 day). Busy season, without the crush.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Hardly any rain (5 mm over 1 day). Busy season, without the crush.
September. 27 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. Hardly any rain (12 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (14 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 14 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Rain stays light: 25 mm over 5 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 8 °C at best, -2 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (43 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cappadocia?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 18 to 27 °C, with 6 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Göreme).
Which month should you avoid in Cappadocia?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 57 mm over 10 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Göreme).
What is the hottest month in Cappadocia?
August, with 31 °C on average in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Göreme).
What is the coldest month in Cappadocia?
January, with 5 °C at best during the day and -5 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Göreme).
What is the driest month in Cappadocia?
July: 2 mm over 1 day of rain, against 61 mm in March, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Cappadocia?
The gap between day and night reaches 15 °C in July: 30 °C in the afternoon, 15 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When is the best time to hike in Cappadocia?
April, June, September, October, November: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Göreme), the safest windows for walking.
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