Cappadocia
Cappadocia's surreal lunar landscape of fairy chimneys, ancient cave dwellings, and underground cities creates one of the world's most magical destinations. Float above the otherworldly terrain in a hot air balloon at sunrise, explore rock-carved churches, and sleep in cave hotels carved into the soft volcanic rock.
About Cappadocia
Cappadocia's surreal lunar landscape of fairy chimneys, ancient cave dwellings, and underground cities creates one of the world's most magical destinations. Float above the otherworldly terrain in a hot air balloon at sunrise, explore rock-carved churches, and sleep in cave hotels carved into the soft volcanic rock.
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Daylight, UV and air quality in Cappadocia
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
- Sunrise
- 05:27
- Sunset
- 17:43
- Golden hour
- 17:08
- Blue hour
- 18:10
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Climate in Cappadocia month by month
Long-term averages 1991–2020 — what the weather is normally like, not a forecast.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 5° | 7° | 11° | 17° | 22° | 26° | 30° | 31° | 26° | 20° | 13° | 7° |
| Night | -5° | -5° | -1° | 3° | 8° | 12° | 15° | 15° | 11° | 6° | 0° | -3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 44 | 37 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 25 | 35 | 44 |
| Rain days (days) | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Sunshine (h/day) | 7.7 | 8.7 | 9.9 | 11.1 | 12.3 | 13.6 | 13.8 | 13 | 11.5 | 10 | 8.1 | 7.1 |
| Colour shows how well the month suits a trip |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Chance of rain in Cappadocia month by month
How often it normally rains — share of days with at least 1 mm, averaged over 1991–2020.
Driest period
July – September
Driest month
August · 3%
Wettest month
March · 34%
Chance of rain
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain probability | 27% | 28% | 34% | 34% | 34% | 21% | 3% | 3% | 8% | 16% | 20% | 27% |
Rain days per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (days) | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Cappadocia is from April to May and September to October. These months offer perfect weather for hot air balloon rides and hiking through the fairy chimneys.
Climate Overview
Cappadocia has a semi-arid continental climate due to its high elevation on the Anatolian Plateau (around 1,000m). Summers are hot and dry with cool nights, while winters are cold with occasional snowfall.
Monthly Weather Overview
| Month | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 3° | -5° | 35 |
February | 5° | -4° | 30 |
March | 10° | 0° | 35 |
April | 16° | 4° | 40 |
May | 21° | 8° | 45 |
June | 26° | 12° | 25 |
July | 30° | 15° | 10 |
August | 30° | 15° | 5 |
September | 25° | 11° | 15 |
October | 18° | 6° | 25 |
November | 11° | 1° | 30 |
December | 5° | -3° | 40 |
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Where to stay in Cappadocia
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Cappadocia, from our partner Stay22.
Weather in Cappadocia
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Things to do in Cappadocia
Tours and activities in Cappadocia, from our partner GetYourGuide.
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