Cappadocia, the land of the beautiful horses, is an area which covers five provinces of Turkey. Kayseri, Kırşehir, Aksaray and Nevsehir are the cities what we call Cappadocia today. Most of the famous sightseeings and touristic areas are in Nevsehir. This region we just defined is located in central anatolia in Turkey and it’s climate is predictable. There are four seasons in here and its up to you to pick any season to visit Cappadocia. There are all kind of actvities all though the year.
Actually budget is also an important one. If your budget is a consideration, travellers should book a trip for the off-season. Hot air balloons and hotel prices are much more affordable in the middle of winter than at the height of summer.
Cappadocia Summer (June, July, Augst)
Summer season is the most busy season for a holiday all over Turkey. Cappadocia has hot and dry (desert like) weather during summer time in Cappadocia. You need sunscreem, walking shoes, hat or an umbrella to protect your self from the sun.
- Clear weather and more chance for hot air balloons to fly
- All public transportations are highly active. It's easy to go to Cappadocia during summer times. (Bus and flight companies increase their capacity)
- Busy time, it's hard to find place for hotels, balloon flights and other activities
- Hotels, balloon flights, flight and bus tickets can be more expensive (Tour prices and museum entrances change their prices once in a year and they do it just before high season starts)
Cappadocia Autumn (September, October, November)
Usualy autumn brings the cold and rainy weather. Day time can be more cool and makes it easy to be a tourist around. Night times are cold and probably you would ask fo an extra blanket at the hotel.
- Considerably less busy than summer time and it will be easier for you to get more attention from the staff.
- There are many hiking routes in Cappadocia and during autumn it will has fresh weather to explore these routes
- When you visit sightseeings you will have more chance to take photos without some stranger in it
- Balloon flights are still highly possible for everyday but windy weather with rain can cancel flights for couple of days.
Cappadocia Winter (December, January, February)
Winters are always harsh in Cappadocia. Sometimes it can snow over 30 cm. Snow can block roads and brings very cold nights. You need to wear clothes accordingly.
- Best views of the lunar like landscape are with snow.
- There is a ski center in Erciyes Mountain which is one hour away from central Cappadocia (Goreme).
- Hot air balloon flights have amazing scenery during winter times but of course because of snowy and harsh weather its hard to find chances of flying days. Because weather is cold hot air balloons can fly at the dawn and during the day as well.
- Fewer flights and buses makes it hard to go to Cappadocia.
- Some of extra activities such as horse riding, atv, jeep safari, valley hiking can be difficult to do.
Cappadocia Spring (March, April, May)
Spring season is always full of with surprises in Cappadocia. March is always cold and you can still expect snow for some days. April is rainy and cool and may is begging of the summer season so some days are cold and rainy and some days are hot and dry. You need your raincoat and your sunscreen during spring in Cappadocia.
- Cool weather is very comfortable for wandering around.
- Spring is the tourism season start for Cappadocia and that means all the staff who are serving you will be very fresh and enthusiastic.
- Weekends can be busier because of the school trips from all over Turkey.
- It can be hard to keep up with inconstant weather.
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