Cappadocia, TurkeyQuick decision
When to visit Cappadocia?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–30°C in July
🌧 Least rain
3% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (30%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Hot Air BalloonsApril–November — sunrise, fairy chimneys and valleys.
Cave HotelsYear-round — Göreme, rooms carved into rock.
Valleys & HikingApril–June or September–October — Love Valley, Red Valley and Ihlara.
Underground CitiesYear-round — Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı, 8 levels underground.
Monthly climate data
Cappadocia weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -3°C | 6°C | 30% | 1.7 | 8.1h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -2°C | 8°C | 25% | 1.3 | 9.3h | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 1°C | 12°C | 37% | 1.9 | 10.0h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 5°C | 18°C | 29% | 1.4 | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 21°C | 41% | 2.0 | 12.6h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 13°C | 26°C | 22% | 0.9 | 13.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 15°C | 30°C | 3% | 0.1 | 13.5h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 16°C | 31°C | 4% | 0.1 | 12.6h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 12°C | 26°C | 8% | 0.4 | 11.1h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 7°C | 20°C | 10% | 0.4 | 9.9h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 2°C | 14°C | 18% | 1.0 | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -1°C | 8°C | 29% | 1.6 | 8.1h | 4.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 17°C, 36% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 29°C, 10% rainy days, 13.2h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 20°C, 12% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 7°C, 28% rainy days, 8.5h sunshine/day. Score: 4.7/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 3% rainy days and 30°C.
January is the wettest month with 30% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.7/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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