🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi vs Cappadocia (Nevşehir) 🇹🇷

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Cappadocia (Nevşehir), Turkey — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Abu Dhabi is the warmer of the two — about 15 degrees warmer on average across the year. Abu Dhabi is drier, with roughly 112 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi🇹🇷 Cappadocia (Nevşehir)
Avg annual high33°C18°C
Hottest monthAugust (41°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (17°C low)January (-4°C low)
Rainy days / year21133
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberMay, September, October

🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (41°C), coldest lows in January (17°C).

🇹🇷 Cappadocia (Nevşehir)

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-4°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Abu Dhabi or Cappadocia (Nevşehir) warmer?

Abu Dhabi is warmer overall, averaging about 15 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Abu Dhabi or Cappadocia (Nevşehir)?

Cappadocia (Nevşehir) is rainier — Abu Dhabi sees about 112 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi vs Cappadocia (Nevşehir)?

Abu Dhabi is best around January, February, December; Cappadocia (Nevşehir) is best around May, September, October.

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