Cappadocia weather in December (Central Anatolia Region, Turkey)

What kind of weather does December bring to Cappadocia? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Cappadocia usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C.

Precipitation

Cappadocia in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 82 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cappadocia. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cappadocia climate page with graphs.

 

Cappadocia, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 82 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kayseri, Turkey (56 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in Turkey in December

Find out more about the weather in Turkey and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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