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 03:00 (UTC+3).
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In season
The year at a glance
April · high 63°F · rain 1.6in · 13.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Nevşehir, this page’s gateway
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 |
Good to know
- Currency
- TRY · Turkish lira
- Language
- Turkish
- Driving
- on the right
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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 mid-range.
What sort of trip is Cappadocia good for?
Cappadocia is good for the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, old stones and real towns, landscape doing the heavy lifting, sunshine and salt water.
