Göreme Historical National Park
Turkey UNESCO World Heritage Site
Göreme Historical National Park is an archaeological site and park that is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located within the Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 30 °C. The driest period is from July to September, when there are only about 2 rainy days per month. For cooler temperatures, visit in May or October, when highs are around 21 °C and 19 °C respectively. January and February are the coldest months, with lows reaching -6 °C.
Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport is the nearest airport, located 31 km away. The site is 225 km from Ankara. Visitors can combine a trip to the park with visits to the Kaymakli underground city, 23.5 km away, or the Derinkuyu underground city, 33 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is May, with about 56 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -6 | -2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 37 | 37 | 40 | 48 | 56 | 30 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 35 | 40 | 46 |
| 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.
