Cappadocia Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Cappadocia is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Cappadocia, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 6°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Cappadocia tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 444 mm of rain/snow per year. The climate in Cappadocia shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in April, with an average of 63 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.7 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Cappadocia 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.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
