Cappadocia Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Cappadocia. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Cappadocia's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 444 mm of precipitation yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The seasons in Cappadocia, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 63 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.7 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

April, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C and receives 183 hours of sunshine. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 32°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Cappadocia Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Turkey

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Turkey. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Cappadocia’s average annual precipitation is 444 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Cappadocia’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Cappadocia Climate page.