Month guide · Cappadocia · Turkey
Cappadocia in August
What August is really like in Cappadocia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Nevit Dilmen ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. Similar to July, with crowds from Turkish and European summer holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Cappadocia: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with July (30°C (86°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:36
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry days with cool nights; hike early and late, and expect busy towns and full balloon flights.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Hacı Bektaş Veli commemoration in Hacıbektaş, about 45 km north of Avanos (usually mid-August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Castle · Uçhisar
Uçhisar Castle
A towering rock pinnacle honeycombed with tunnels and rooms, once a refuge and lookout over the whole region.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Kids
Nature · Çavuşin
Rose and Red valleys
Hike in the afternoon from Göreme towards Çavuşin and finish at the sunset viewpoint; use a mapping app, as trails branch often.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Views
- Nature
Nature · Göreme
Love Valley
Known for its tall, smooth pillars of rock, Love Valley lies just north of Göreme and is one of the most photographed landscapes in Cappadocia.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Nature
Nature · Uçhisar
Pigeon Valley
Walk it downhill from Uçhisar to Göreme, ending with lunch in Göreme.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 15°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Cappadocia?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Cappadocia in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Cappadocia?
It is a shoulder-season month. Similar to July, with crowds from Turkish and European summer holidays.
+How warm is Cappadocia in August?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cappadocia in August?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.