Istanbul in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Istanbul in december 2024
The weather in Istanbul in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
bad weather 41.4cm
Weather at 6am
50°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
26%
22%
12%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
25%
23%
12%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
26%
20%
13%
Weather at 3am
50°F
31%
26%
16%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Istanbul in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Istanbul in december.
The climate of Istanbul in december is bad
In December, the climatic conditions deteriorate along with the cold that is gradually settling. Despite the timid presence of the sun, the sky is often gray because of the clouds that are accumulating. The climate throughout December in Istanbul is far from ideal because, if at the beginning of the month the temperatures favor a certain freshness, by mid-December - they continue to fall with a fairly consistent cloud covering. The possibility of snow is not to be ignored. Due to the cold, the wearing of warm and comfortable clothes is of importance.
Beginning of December in Istanbul
The first days of December see humidity intensify, especially in the morning and evening. With temperatures around 13° C in the middle of the day, only the mornings can be rather cool. One must provide waterproof and warm clothing to enjoy a feeling of comfort.
Middle of December in Istanbul
In mid-December, the weather in Istanbul throughout December continues to deteriorate. The sky is often gray because of the cloudy coverings that can turn into rains. For this reason, for any outings, expect rain at any time of the day. With the help of the cold, snowfalls are to be considered - especially in the early hours of the day.
End of December in Istanbul
It is necessary to wait until the end of the month to benefit from a clement weather throughout December in Istanbul. Indeed, temperatures are rising slightly and the sunshine favors beautiful days that are bright and clear. As this period coincides with the heart of winter, do not forget to wrap warmly in comfortable clothes.
Istanbul: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Istanbul forward, the month of january has a better weather forecast than december. more information
December: another location in Turkey?
If you want to go to Turkey in december, there are destinations with better weather than Istanbul:
In december, Alanya, Antalya, Bodrum, Marmaris, Side and Dalaman have good weather.
Finally, Izmir, Belek, Kemer, Trabzon, Bergama and Boldağ have a tolerable climate, but better than Istanbul.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Istanbul in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
December | |||||
Outside temperature | |||||
Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
Highest record temperature | 68°F (2010) | ||||
Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2012) | ||||
Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
Sea temperature | |||||
Average sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
Lowest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
Wind | |||||
Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
Rainfall | 4.2in | ||||
Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||||
Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2010) | ||||
Snowfall | 41.4cm | ||||
Other climate data | |||||
Humidity | 79% | ||||
Visibility | 9.22km | ||||
Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
UV index | 4 | ||||
Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
Sunrise and sunset | |||||
Time of sunrise | 08:22 | ||||
Time of sunset | 17:37 | ||||
Length of day | 09:15 | ||||
Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Istanbul in december 2023:
59°F to 63°F
59°F to 65°F
61°F to 63°F
49°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 50°F
47°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Turkey in december
Cities near Istanbul:
Bueyuekcekmece in december | bad weather |
Gebze in december | bad weather |
Catalca in december | bad weather |
Yalova in december | bad weather |
Sile in december | bad weather |
Mudanya in december | bad weather |
Bursa in december | very bad weather |
Bandırma in december | bad weather |
Marmara in december | bad weather |
Tekirdağ in december | bad weather |
Igneada in december | bad weather |
Şarköy in december | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Weather data for Istanbul in december:
Weather data for Istanbul for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Istanbul. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Istanbul can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Istanbul.