Cappadocia Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Cappadocia, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July to a chilly 6°C (43°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 15°C (59°F) in July to around -5°C (23°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Cappadocia tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 444 mm (17 in) of rain/snow per year. The climate in Cappadocia shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in April, the wettest month, with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.7 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cappadocia Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Cappadocia serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Cappadocia.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 77%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 44%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year