Derinkuyu underground city
Nevşehir, Turkey UNESCO World Heritage Site
Derinkuyu underground city is an underground city and archaeological site located in Nevşehir, Turkey. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Turkey.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 28 °C and lows of 13 °C, along with rain on about 2 days per month. January is the coldest month with daily highs of 3 °C and lows of -7 °C, and rain on about 10 days. May receives the most rain at 69 mm over about 11 days. Opening hours are April to October from 08:00 to 19:00, and November to March from 08:00 to 17:00. Adult admission is 500.
The nearest airport is Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport, located 48 km away in Nevşehir. The capital Ankara is 239 km away. Nearby sights include Kaymakli underground city at 9.7 km and Göreme Historical National Park at 33.0 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is May, with about 69 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -6 | -3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 5 | -1 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 37 | 38 | 44 | 54 | 69 | 37 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 39 | 40 | 44 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
