Cappadocia weather in January (Central Anatolia Region, Turkey)

Can you expect sunny skies in Cappadocia in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Cappadocia includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Cappadocia in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 89 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cappadocia. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with 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 January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 89 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Turkey in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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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