Weather by month / SEPTEMBER
Cappadocia weather in September
Cappadocia weather in September: warm days around 28 °C (82 °F), nights around 11 °C (52 °F), and rain on about 4 days of the month. 95% of September 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 September reaches 28 °C (82 °F) in the afternoon and drops to 11 °C (52 °F) at night. At sunrise, when the balloons go up, it is about 12 °C (53 °F).
Rain
It rains on about 4 days in September, counting any amount.
Balloon mornings
95% of September 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 September | At least one calm-wind morning |
|---|---|
| 1 night | 95% |
| 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 warm jacket for the sunrise ride: it is about 12 °C (53 °F) when the balloons go up.
- T-shirts and a light layer for the day, when it reaches about 28 °C (82 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes for the valleys.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Cappadocia in September?
Warm days around 28 °C (82 °F), nights around 11 °C (52 °F), and rain on about 4 days of the month. The average high is 28 °C (82 °F) and the average low is 11 °C (52 °F).
Do the balloons fly in Cappadocia in September?
On many mornings, but not every day. 95% of September 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 September?
2 nights. In September 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 September?
It is about 12 °C (53 °F) at sunrise, when the balloons go up. Bring a warm jacket for the sunrise ride.
How much does a balloon ride cost in Cappadocia in September?
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.