Cappadocia weather in December
Cappadocia in December averages 3°C (38°F), 48 mm of rain and 2.9 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Cappadocia, December is the third coldest, the fifth wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 3°C (38°F)
0–7°C · 31–45°F
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 2.9 h
hours per day
What is Cappadocia like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Cappadocia in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 0°C (31°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Cappadocia is 3.9°C cooler than November and 16 mm wetter than it, which averages 7°C (45°F).
December in Cappadocia is 2.5°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 1°C (33°F).
Daylight in Cappadocia in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 29 minutes in Cappadocia, rising about 07:51 and setting about 17:20 local time.
No month in Cappadocia has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Cappadocia
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Cappadocia
What to read before you book.
Cappadocia weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 33°F | 54 mm |
| February | 2°C / 36°F | 42 mm |
| March | 6°C / 43°F | 53 mm |
| April | 11°C / 51°F | 42 mm |
| May | 16°C / 60°F | 59 mm |
| June | 20°C / 67°F | 53 mm |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 13 mm |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 7 mm |
| September | 19°C / 65°F | 15 mm |
| October | 14°C / 57°F | 30 mm |
| November | 7°C / 45°F | 32 mm |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | 48 mm |
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FAQs about Cappadocia in December
December climate averages for Cappadocia, 1991–2020.
Cappadocia averages 3°C (38°F) in December, ranging from about 0°C (31°F) at night to 7°C (45°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 48 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 3°C (38°F) against 1°C (33°F) in January — 2.5°C warmer.
December is 3.9°C cooler than November, and 16 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2.9 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 29 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Cappadocia.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:51 and sunset about 17:20 local time. Both shift across the month.
