Cappadocia weather in December (Central Anatolia Region, Turkey)

What can you expect from the weather in Cappadocia during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Cappadocia typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C.

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, we can expect around 12 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 82 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 47 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 82 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kayseri, Turkey (56 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in Turkey in December

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

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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 Cappadocia in December?

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 in December.

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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