Cappadocia · SummerMonth summary
Cappadocia weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
61°F – 88°F
🌧 Rainy days
4% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cappadocia in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.6h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.
Our take: Favourable conditions in August (8.8/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Cappadocia in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Cappadocia sees high temperatures (31°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Cappadocia averages 88°F, 4% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cappadocia in August
Is August a good time to visit Cappadocia?
August is an excellent time to visit Cappadocia (score 8.8/10). With 88°F, 12.6h of sunshine and 4% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Cappadocia in August?
Temperatures reach 88°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.6h/day.
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