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During December, Cappadocia experiences low daytime temperatures of 8°C (46°F) and cooler nights around -3°C (27°F). As part of the winter season, some snow/rainfall is to be expected.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cappadocia. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Cappadocia typically drop from around 9°C (48°F) at the start of December to approximately 5°C (41°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -4°C (25°F) to -1°C (30°F).
49-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Cappadocia spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Cappadocia between 1995 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during December.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Cappadocia in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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