Mount Hasan
Mount Hasan is a mountain and stratovolcano in the Anatolia region of Turkey. Part of the Taurus mountains, this volcano reaches an elevation of 3,268 meters.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of July and August, when daily highs reach about 22 °C and rainfall is minimal, averaging only 1 day of rain per month. In contrast, the winter months from December to March are cold, with daily lows dropping to -12 °C and more frequent rain.
To reach the mountain, you can fly into Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport, which is 79 km away. Mount Hasan is also located about 232 km from the capital, Ankara. It is one of the more looked-up sights in Turkey, ranking 77th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is May, with about 109 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -3 | -2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 4 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -12 | -12 | -8 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -6 | -10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 63 | 56 | 74 | 102 | 109 | 66 | 23 | 11 | 20 | 57 | 66 | 77 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
