Geography of Cappadocia
Geography of Cappadocia: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Cappadocia
Cyprus is 252 mi to the south, Hagia Sophia is 351 mi to the north-west, Blue Mosque is 351 mi to the north-west and Istanbul is 351 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 38°38′35.2″N 34°49′44″E (38.6431, 34.8289)
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Summary
Cappadocia is a tourist attraction in Turkey. Cappadocia is a landmark known for fairy chimneys and balloon flights.
Right now it is 69°F (20°C) in Cappadocia with mainly clear. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 68°F to 93°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Cappadocia is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 26°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 93°F is in line with the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Cappadocia today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Cappadocia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 26° | 2,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 27° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 32° | 1,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 65° | 41° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 47° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 83° | 56° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 89° | 62° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 91° | 61° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 80° | 53° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 68° | 43° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 59° | 35° | 1,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 30° | 1,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cappadocia?
Cappadocia is a tourist attraction in Turkey. Its coordinates are 38.6431, 34.8289. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Cappadocia right now?
It is currently 69°F (20°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 33% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cappadocia?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Cappadocia, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cappadocia in?
Cappadocia observes Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00). The local time is 5:01 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 5:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
