Göreme, Turkey - Weather and Climate
The temperature in Göreme, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey, can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Göreme can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -5°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Göreme's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 445 mm of precipitation yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, April receives moderate rainfall, averaging 63 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 4.7 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Göreme Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Göreme. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average monthly humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Göreme.
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
Forecast for Göreme
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The best time of year to visit Göreme in Turkey
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of July, August and September are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 63 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 362 hours of sunshine.
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