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Cappadocia in December: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Cappadocia in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 6 °C. With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
42/100 · #11
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#9
Sun
#12
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Cappadocia · DecemberPhoto: Brocken Inaglory · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 6 °C
- Average low
- -3 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 9 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 77 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 12 | 1 | 6 | 35 | 3.3 | 66 | 2.1 | 61 |
| December (selected) | 6 | -3 | 9 | 45 | 2.5 | 77 | 2.3 | 42 |
| January | 4 | -5 | 9 | 42 | 2.9 | 79 | 2.5 | 42 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (42/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +19 | +6 °C | +3.9 °C | -3.3 | -10.5 mm | +0.8 h | -11.3 % | -0.2 m/s |
| January | ±0 | -2.1 °C | -2 °C | -0.5 | -3.5 mm | +0.4 h | +1.7 % | +0.2 m/s |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cappadocia in December?
The average daily high is around 6 °C, with an average daily low of about -3 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Cappadocia in December?
The curated estimate is about 9 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 45 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Cappadocia?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Cappadocia. December is not among them.