Cappadocia
Hundreds of hot-air balloons lifting off at dawn over a landscape of stone chimneys carved by wind and time, underground cities dug deep enough to hide entire populations, and cave hotels that turn sleeping in a fairy chimney into the whole point of the trip.
The best time to visit Cappadocia is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (70°F). Local time there is 07:40 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
April · high 17°C · rain 41mm · 13.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Nevşehir, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C42°F | 53mm2.1in | 9.7h9.7h | |
| February | 7°C45°F | 33mm1.3in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| March | 11°C52°F | 60mm2.4in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 17°C63°F | 41mm1.6in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| May | 23°C73°F | 30mm1.2in | 14.3h14.3h | in the recommended window |
| June | 26°C79°F | 41mm1.6in | 14.9h14.9h | in the recommended window |
| July | 30°C86°F | 2mm0.1in | 14.6h14.6h | |
| August | 31°C89°F | 9mm0.4in | 13.7h13.7h | |
| September | 27°C80°F | 11mm0.4in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 22°C71°F | 13mm0.5in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | 15°C58°F | 29mm1.1in | 10.0h10.0h | |
| December | 9°C49°F | 42mm1.7in | 9.5h9.5h |
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When is the best time to visit Cappadocia?
The best time to visit Cappadocia is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (70°F).
How warm does Cappadocia get?
Typical daytime highs in Cappadocia are Mar–May 17°C (63°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (85°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (70°F), Dec–Feb 7°C (45°F).
Is Cappadocia expensive?
On the ground, Cappadocia is middling.
What sort of trip is Cappadocia good for?
Cappadocia is good for bucket-list trips, history and culture, nature and scenery, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is Cappadocia?
The wettest month in Cappadocia is March at 60mm (2.4in), the driest July at 2mm (0.1in), with a monthly average of 30mm (1.2in).
What plug do I need for Cappadocia?
Cappadocia uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
