Month guide · Cappadocia · Turkey
Cappadocia in November
What November is really like in Cappadocia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Wanderonomy, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10 hours of daylight. Cold mornings and shorter days, with fewer visitors and lower prices; balloon flights become less reliable.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Cappadocia: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with October (19°C (66°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 6°C (43°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:23
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:28
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm, clear days and the grape harvest in September and October; nights turn cold and crowds fall in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is September at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in September). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Cappadocia, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Ürgüp
Wine tasting in Ürgüp
Try an Emir white; it is rarely exported and is the region's signature grape.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Couples
- Rainy day
Experience · Göreme
Hot-air balloon flight
Dozens of balloons launch from the valleys around Göreme at dawn on calm mornings, drifting over fairy chimneys, vineyards and rock churches for about an hour, often climbing high enough to see Mount Erciyes.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours including pickup
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Castle · Uçhisar
Uçhisar Castle
Go late in the afternoon for the warm light, then eat on a terrace in Uçhisar village at sunset.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Kids
Nature · Çavuşin
Rose and Red valleys
Two connected valleys of pink and red rock between Göreme and Çavuşin, crossed by walking trails past hidden rock churches such as the Church of the Cross and the Columned Church.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Views
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 1°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Cappadocia?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Cappadocia in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Cappadocia?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Cold mornings and shorter days, with fewer visitors and lower prices; balloon flights become less reliable.
+How warm is Cappadocia in November?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cappadocia in November?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.