Türkiye · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Cappadocia are May, June and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Cappadocia sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 29°C, and its coolest in January (around 4°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 412mm — May is typically the wettest month (~57mm) and August the driest (~7mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
July is the sunniest month, with about 365 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / -3°C | 44mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 6° / -3°C | 42mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 11° / 1°C | 48mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 16° / 5°C | 46mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 21° / 9°C | 57mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 26° / 12°C | 38mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 29° / 15°C | 8mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 29° / 15°C | 7mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 25° / 11°C | 12mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 19° / 7°C | 29mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 12° / 2°C | 33mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 6° / -1°C | 48mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Cappadocia is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows near -3°C (26°F). Expect roughly 44mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 96 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Cappadocia is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows near -3°C (27°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 118 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Cappadocia is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 48mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 163 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Cappadocia is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 46mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 205 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Cappadocia is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (49°F). Expect roughly 57mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 259 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Cappadocia is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 38mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 310 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Cappadocia is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 8mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 365 hours of sunshine over the month (~12h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Cappadocia is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 7mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 347 hours of sunshine over the month (~12h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Cappadocia is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 12mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 275 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Cappadocia is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 29mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 196 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Cappadocia is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 139 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Cappadocia is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (29°F). Expect roughly 48mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 85 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf