Weather by month / AUGUST
Cappadocia weather in August
Cappadocia weather in August: hot days around 33 °C (91 °F), nights around 16 °C (60 °F), and rain on only about 2 days of the month. 97% of August sunrises had calm wind, and 2 nights give you better than a 99% chance of at least one calm-wind morning.
Temperature
The average day in August reaches 33 °C (91 °F) in the afternoon and drops to 16 °C (60 °F) at night. At sunrise, when the balloons go up, it is about 16 °C (61 °F).
Rain
It rains on about 2 days in August, counting any amount.
Balloon mornings
97% of August sunrises had calm wind: 10 knots or less, with no rain, snow or fog. 10 knots is the official wind limit for passenger balloon rides in Turkey. Calm wind is not always a ride: wind higher up, fog and low cloud stop some calm mornings too.
| Nights in August | At least one calm-wind morning |
|---|---|
| 1 night | 97% |
| 2 nights | 99%+ |
| 3 nights | 99%+ |
| 4 nights | 99%+ |
From real runs of mornings in a row, by the month of the first morning. Book your ride for the first morning, so the other mornings are spare if it is cancelled.
Price season
High season: a standard ride costs about €80 to €200 per person (one Göreme agency’s price list, October 2026). Comfort and deluxe baskets cost more.
What to pack
- A light jacket or a fleece for the sunrise ride: it is about 16 °C (61 °F) when the balloons go up.
- Sunscreen, a sun hat and water for the afternoon, when it reaches about 33 °C (91 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes for the valleys.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Cappadocia in August?
Hot days around 33 °C (91 °F), nights around 16 °C (60 °F), and rain on only about 2 days of the month. The average high is 33 °C (91 °F) and the average low is 16 °C (60 °F).
Do the balloons fly in Cappadocia in August?
On many mornings, but not every day. 97% of August sunrises at Göreme had calm wind (10 knots or less, no rain, snow or fog), 2010 to 2026. Wind higher up, fog and low cloud stop some calm mornings too.
How many nights should I stay in Cappadocia in August?
2 nights. In August the chance of at least one calm-wind morning is more than 99% in 2 nights, more than 99% in 3 nights and more than 99% in 4 nights.
What should I wear for a balloon ride in Cappadocia in August?
It is about 16 °C (61 °F) at sunrise, when the balloons go up. Bring a light jacket or a fleece for the sunrise ride.
How much does a balloon ride cost in Cappadocia in August?
High season: a standard ride costs about €80 to €200 per person (one Göreme agency’s price list, October 2026). Comfort and deluxe baskets cost more.
Source: Nevşehir Kapadokya airport weather reports, December 2010 to October 2026, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet. The airport is about 27 km west of Göreme. The calm sunrises are checked against ERA5 (contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information, © ECMWF, CC-BY-4.0). Methodology.