Weather in Turkey for December 2025
In general, the average temperature in Turkey at the beginning of December is 17.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 16.4 °C by the end of December.
Turkey experiences heavy rainfall in December, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 259.3 mm.
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Turkey Weather December
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  18° | 2  18° | 3  18° | 4  18° | 5 18° | 6  18° | 7 17° |
| 8 17° | 9 17° | 10  17° | 11 17° | 12 18° | 13 18° | 14 16° |
| 15 16° | 16 17° | 17 18° | 18 17° | 19 17° | 20 16° | 21  16° |
| 22 16° | 23 16° | 24 16° | 25 17° | 26 16° | 27 16° | 28 16° |
| 29 16° | 30 17° | 31 17° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Turkey
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 18° /14° | 4.5 mm | 5 | |
| 2 Dec. | Sunny | 18° /13° | 3.2 mm | 5 | |
| 3 Dec. | Overcast | 18° /13° | 13.1 mm | 5 | |
| 4 Dec. | Heavy rain at times | 18° /14° | 35.4 mm | 5 | |
| 5 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 18° /14° | 1.5 mm | 5 | |
| 6 Dec. | Moderate rain at times | 18° /14° | 6 mm | 4 | |
| 7 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 17° /14° | 23.2 mm | 4 | |
| 8 Dec. | Heavy rain at times | 17° /13° | 7.3 mm | 4 | |
| 9 Dec. | Sunny | 17° /13° | 2.6 mm | 4 | |
| 10 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /13° | 2.5 mm | 4 | |
| 11 Dec. | Heavy rain at times | 17° /14° | 21.7 mm | 4 | |
| 12 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 18° /15° | 14.9 mm | 5 | |
| 13 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 18° /14° | 14 mm | 4 | |
| 14 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 16° /12° | 26.4 mm | 4 | |
| 15 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /12° | 2.9 mm | 4 | |
| 16 Dec. | Light rain shower | 17° /14° | 2.2 mm | 4 | |
| 17 Dec. | Sunny | 18° /13° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 18 Dec. | Sunny | 17° /12° | 1.1 mm | 5 | |
| 19 Dec. | Overcast | 17° /12° | 3.6 mm | 4 | |
| 20 Dec. | Sunny | 16° /12° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 21 Dec. | Cloudy | 16° /10° | 18.2 mm | 4 | |
| 22 Dec. | Sunny | 16° /10° | 0.3 mm | 4 | |
| 23 Dec. | Sunny | 16° /10° | 1 mm | 4 | |
| 24 Dec. | Sunny | 16° /11° | 8.6 mm | 5 | |
| 25 Dec. | Sunny | 17° /11° | 10.4 mm | 4 | |
| 26 Dec. | Sunny | 16° /11° | 3.6 mm | 4 | |
| 27 Dec. | Sunny | 16° /11° | 3.9 mm | 4 | |
| 28 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 16° /12° | 6.9 mm | 4 | |
| 29 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 16° /11° | 9.4 mm | 4 | |
| 30 Dec. | Sunny | 17° /11° | 8.1 mm | 4 | |
| 31 Dec. | Sunny | 17° /12° | 2.7 mm | 5 | |
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Guide for Turkey in December
In December, Turkey experiences a varied climate, with different regions having different weather patterns. In the beginning of December, coastal areas such as Istanbul and Antalya typically have mild temperatures, with average highs around 12° and lows around 5°.
These areas may experience some rainfall, but overall, the weather is relatively pleasant for exploring the cities and enjoying outdoor activities.
As the month progresses, the interior regions of Turkey, including places like Ankara and Cappadocia, tend to become colder. Average temperatures in these areas can drop to around 3° during the day and -3° at night.
Snowfall becomes more common in the central and eastern parts of the country, creating a picturesque winter wonderland for visitors.
Overall, December in Turkey offers a diverse range of weather conditions, from mild and rainy along the coast to cold and snowy in the interior. Travelers should pack accordingly and be prepared for varying conditions depending on their chosen destinations within the country.
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