Cappadocia, TurkeyQuick decision
When to visit Cappadocia?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
59°F–86°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 27°F | 43°F | 30% | 0.1in | 8.1h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 28°F | 46°F | 25% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 34°F | 54°F | 37% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 41°F | 64°F | 29% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 48°F | 70°F | 41% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 55°F | 79°F | 22% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 59°F | 86°F | 3% | 0.0in | 13.5h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 61°F | 88°F | 4% | 0.0in | 12.6h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 54°F | 79°F | 8% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 45°F | 68°F | 10% | 0.0in | 9.9h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 36°F | 57°F | 18% | 0.0in | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 30°F | 46°F | 29% | 0.1in | 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°F, 36% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 29°F, 10% rainy days, 13.2h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 20°F, 12% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 7°F, 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°F.
January is the wettest month with 30% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.7/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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