🇹🇷 Cappadocia (Nevşehir) vs Riyadh 🇸🇦

Cappadocia (Nevşehir), Turkey vs Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Riyadh is the warmer of the two — about 15 degrees warmer on average across the year. Riyadh is drier, with roughly 100 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇹🇷 Cappadocia (Nevşehir)🇸🇦 Riyadh
Avg annual high18°C33°C
Hottest monthAugust (30°C)July (43°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-4°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year13333
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJanuary, February, December

🇹🇷 Cappadocia (Nevşehir)

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

🇸🇦 Riyadh

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in July (43°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cappadocia (Nevşehir) or Riyadh warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cappadocia (Nevşehir) or Riyadh?

Cappadocia (Nevşehir) is rainier — Riyadh sees about 100 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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