Turkey in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Turkey in december 2024
Below, check out the weather forecast for the month of december for most popular cities in Turkey. These forecasts are probabilities for december from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in december in Ankara
very bad weather 143.9cm
Weather at 6am
2°C
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
25%
12%
9%
Weather at 12pm
8°C
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
31%
11%
7%
Weather at 6pm
2°C
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
29%
11%
8%
Weather at 3am
-0°C
39%
26%
10%
10%
Where to go in Turkey in december?
Where to go in Turkey in december: destination map
Where to go in each region in december?
| Aegean Region (Bodrum, Izmir, Marmaris...) | 7°C to 16°C | 5 à 10 days | 17°C to 19°C | tolerable weather* |
| Black Sea Region (Trabzon, Samsun, Sinop...) | 5°C to 13°C | 5 à 8 days | 11°C to 13°C | bad weather* |
| Central Anatolia Region (Ankara, Cappadoce, Konya...) | 4°C to 9°C | 4 à 6 days | very bad weather | |
| Eastern Anatolia Region (Van, Malatya, Erzurum...) | -1°C to 7°C | 1 à 8 days | very bad weather | |
| Marmara Region (Istanbul, Çanakkale, Tekirdağ...) | 10°C to 12°C | 6 à 8 days | 11°C to 16°C | bad weather* |
| Mediterranean Region of Turkey (Antalya, Side, Alanya...) | 7°C to 17°C | 5 à 9 days | 19°C to 20°C | good weather* |
| Southeastern Anatolia Region (Gaziantep, Siirt, Mardin...) | 9°C to 12°C | 5 à 7 days | bad weather* |
Where should you go in Turkey in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Turkey in december ranges from good to very bad depending on the region and city.
The climate throughout December in Turkey varies according to the geographical location of each locality; that of coastal cities enjoys Mediterranean influence, but cities in the interior know a cold winter - typical of the continental climate.
Istanbul and the Localities Bordering the Sea of Marmara in December
Fresh temperatures and increasing rainfall make climatic conditions of Istanbul and its surroundings barely favorable for outdoor activities. The weather in Turkey throughout December more often shows cloud coverings, as well as rainy episodes within the month.
The West Coast of Turkey in December
It is advisable to wear light jumpers as well as comfortable clothes in order to have a pleasant feeling, during one's stay in December on the side of Antalya and Izmir. The mornings and the end of the days are fresh compared to the afternoons.
Localities near the Black Sea in December
The climatic conditions of the cities near the Black Sea are identical to those of Istanbul and its surroundings, but with a little more precipitation.
Anatolia in December
Ankara, Cappadocia and Van suffer the hardships of the continental winter climate. It is very cold, with high temperature differences, whereas the day environments are rarely just cold.
Climate in Turkey in december
Climate in Ankara in december
In december, maximum temperature is 8°C and minimum temperature is 1°C (for an average temperature of 5°C). The climate is rather cold in this location in the month of december. Bring warm clothes! With 71mm over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your stay. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 5°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 8°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 1°C | ||
| Rainfall | 71mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 80% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||
| Length of day | 09:22 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Alanya in december
In december, maximum temperature is 17°C and minimum temperature is 15°C (for an average temperature of 16°C). The climate is rather cool in that area in december, but it is endurable by dressing warm. With 213mm over 8 days, rain may occur for your holidays. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a good climate, december is a good time to go in Alanya in Turkey.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 16°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 17°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 15°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 18.9°C | ||
| Rainfall | 213mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (24%) | ||
| Humidity | 61% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||
| Length of day | 09:41 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Antalya in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 16°C and minimum temperature is 11°C (for an average temperature of 13°C). The climate is fairly cool in that area in this month, but it is livable when dressing cosy. With 241mm over 9 days, you will experience some showers for your stay. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With proper weather, the month of december is okay (but not the best month) for traveling in that area in Turkey.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 13°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 16°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 11°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 18.8°C | ||
| Rainfall | 241mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||
| Humidity | 72% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||
| Length of day | 09:39 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Bodrum in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Bodrum is 15°C (maximum temperature is 16°C and minimum temperature is 14°C). The climate is fairly cold in that area in december, but it is liveable when dressing hot. With 188mm over 9 days, you will experience some showers throughout your stay. But this is rather reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a good weather, the month of december is an advisable month to go in that area.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 15°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 16°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 14°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 18.2°C | ||
| Rainfall | 188mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (28%) | ||
| Humidity | 72% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||
| Length of day | 09:39 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Cappadoce in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 6°C and minimum temperature is 1°C (for an average temperature of 4°C). The climate is quite more than very fresh around this city in this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 90mm over 6 days, rain may occur throughout your trip. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 4°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 6°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 1°C | ||
| Rainfall | 90mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||
| Humidity | 79% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||
| Length of day | 09:29 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Turkey in december
| Ankara in december | very bad weather |
| Alanya in december | good weather |
| Antalya in december | good weather |
| Bodrum in december | good weather |
| Cappadoce in december | very bad weather |
| Istanbul in december | bad weather |
| Izmir in december | tolerable weather |
| Marmaris in december | good weather |
| Side in december | good weather |
| Belek in december | tolerable weather |
| Çanakkale in december | bad weather |
| Dalaman in december | good weather |
| Didim in december | good weather |
| Erzurum in december | very bad weather |
| Gaziantep in december | bad weather |
| Kemer in december | tolerable weather |
| Konya in december | very bad weather |
| Malatya in december | very bad weather |
| Mardin in december | bad weather |
| Samsun in december | bad weather |
| Siirt in december | very bad weather |
| Sinop in december | bad weather |
Weather data for Turkey in december:
Weather data for Turkey in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Turkey. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Turkey can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Turkey.