September · Turkey
Best time to visit Cappadocia in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cappadocia in September
Average temperature 19°C, 20 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 47% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
9.9/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- Humidity
- 47%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
September in Cappadocia scores 9.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 19°C, 20 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fairy chimneys and balloon dawns shine across April through September’s mild highland air.
September in Cappadocia — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 20 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Cappadocia at 9.9/10 (2nd of 12), just behind June at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cappadocia in September?
- In September, Cappadocia averages 19°C, 20 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.9/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Cappadocia?
- September earns a 9.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cappadocia in September?
- Expect about 20 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 47% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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