Planning a trip to Cappadocia in October? Or wondering when the best time to go is? Here’s my experience of visiting this beautiful region for four days last October.
Weather
Autumn in Cappadocia is a great time to visit. During October the temperatures usually sit in the low 20c range during the day. This gives for the perfect exploring weather with it not being too hot or too cold. During the nights it can get a bit chilly but nothing a jacket can’t fix. As the winter months begin a small amount of rain can be expected, however, this is more common in December/January. I didn’t experience any rain when visiting.
Trip Length
Autumn in Cappadocia is a great time to visit. During October, temperatures usually sit in the low 20°C range during the day. This makes for perfect exploring weather, not too hot and not too cold.
At night, it can get a bit chilly, but nothing a jacket can’t fix. As the winter months approach, a small amount of rain can be expected; however, this is more common in December and January. I didn’t experience any rain during my visit.
What To Do?
Packing List
I packed for my four-day trip using a carry-on suitcase and a small backpack, both of which were included with my Turkish Airlines flights. Here’s what I packed…
Mini Backpack
– DSLR Camera
– Liquids bag
– Powerbank and charging cables
– Tissues
– Phone
– Headphones
– Passport and travel documents
I Wore
– Vest t-shirt
– Zip Hoddie
– Coat (gloves in pocket)
– Jogger trousers
– Trainers
Carry on Case
– 2 x Pyjamas (Shorts and vest)
– 1 x Oversized T-shirt
– 1 x Cardigan
– 2 x Trousers (Jeans and flare leggings)
– 2 x shorts
– 4 x Tops (Cropped and vest style)
– 1 x Sandals
– 1 x Swimsuit ( I didn’t use mine but if your hotel has a pool you might still want this)
– Toiletries ( eg Hairbrush, Flannel)
– Underwear and socks
– Sunglasses
For the weather at this time of year, I wore a top and shorts during the day. As you’ll see from the photos, I usually carried a jacket with me as I hate getting cold! In the evenings, I switched to trousers and layered up with the jacket.
I only used my coat for the balloon ride, but I definitely needed it then as the cold mornings and high altitude made it quite chilly!
