The climate of Cappadocia

The current climate in Cappadocia features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Cappadocia, Turkey.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Cappadocia in recent years was 41°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in January 2015.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Cappadocia gets 435 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 90 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Turkey? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Antalya, Bodrum, Belek, or explore other destinations in Turkey.

Best time to visit Cappadocia?

The best time to go for a sun holiday to Cappadocia is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cappadocia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Cappadocia

The climate table of Cappadocia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 5 8 12 18 22 26 30 31 27 21 13 8
Temp. min (°C) -3 -1 2 6 10 14 16 16 13 7 2 0
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Precipitation (mm) 62 44 62 35 51 62 6,7 9,8 16 18 27 41
Snow (cm) 30 21 12 3,9 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,9 21
UV Index 4 6 6 8 8 8 10 7 7 6 4 4

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Cappadocia, Turkey. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Cappadocia

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Yearly Temperature in Cappadocia

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Cappadocia, Turkey. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Cappadocia

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Cappadocia

Average Snowfall per Month in Cappadocia

Total Yearly Snowfall in Cappadocia

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Cappadocia, Turkey. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Cappadocia

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Average weather in Cappadocia by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cappadocia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.