Month guide · Cappadocia · Turkey
Cappadocia in June
What June is really like in Cappadocia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ludovic Courtès, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Cappadocia. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 14.9 hours of daylight. Warm and mostly dry with cool nights; long days for hiking, best done in the morning or late afternoon.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 14.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Cappadocia: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with May (22°C (72°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:15
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:07
- Daylight
- About 14.9 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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Cappadocia, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Göreme
Göreme Open-Air Museum
A cluster of rock-cut monasteries, chapels and refectories with frescoes from roughly the 10th to 12th centuries, the core of the UNESCO-listed Göreme National Park.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Art
- Architecture
Historic site · Derinkuyu
Derinkuyu Underground City
Avoid it if you are claustrophobic or have back problems; some passages require crouching.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Nature · Çavuşin
Paşabağ (Monks Valley)
A field of mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys with two or three stone caps on a single stem, where hermits once lived.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Kids
- Photo spot
Historic site · Kaymaklı
Kaymaklı Underground City
If you can only see one underground city, Kaymaklı is a little easier going for children and older visitors.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 12°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Cappadocia?
One of the best months to visit Cappadocia. The other best months are April–May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Cappadocia?
It is one of the best months to visit Cappadocia. Warm and mostly dry with cool nights; long days for hiking, best done in the morning or late afternoon.
+How warm is Cappadocia in June?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cappadocia in June?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.