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Outdoor activities Potential

89/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

October, June, May

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Avoid

January, February, December

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Weather

0°C – 22°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Cappadocia for hiking is October, June, May, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cappadocia

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
38Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
45
February
40Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
36
March
41Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
45
April
68Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°48
May
82Excellent
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°55
June
84Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°36
July
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°9
August
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°7
September
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°14
October
89Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°29
November
52Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
35
December
41Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
47

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Cappadocia

When is the best time to visit Cappadocia for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Cappadocia for outdoor activities is typically in October, June, May, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Cappadocia?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Cappadocia, making it a year-round destination for outdoor activities.

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