Istanbul Weather in December
Turkey · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high11°C (52°F)
Avg low6°C (43°F)
Rainfall78 mm (3.1 in)
RatingFair 5.3/10
Expect cool days in Istanbul in December: the average high is 11°C (52°F) and the average low is 6°C (43°F). December is winter in Turkey. The month is moderately rainy, with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain spread over 12 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. You get roughly 9.1 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Istanbul?
December is a fair time to visit Istanbul (5.3/10) mainly because of the cold. For better weather, go in May to July and September to October.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 11°C (52°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 6°C (43°F) |
| Daily mean | 9°C (47°F) |
| Rainfall | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Cloud cover | 71% |
| Daylight | 9.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 14.8 km/h |
| vs November | 4°C cooler than November, with 14 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Istanbul in December
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Istanbul weather in other months
Jan9°C / 4°C81 mmPoorFeb10°C / 4°C65 mmFairMar12°C / 6°C57 mmGoodApr16°C / 9°C42 mmExcellentMay21°C / 14°C38 mmExcellentJun26°C / 19°C38 mmExcellentJul29°C / 22°C23 mmExcellentAug30°C / 23°C17 mmExcellentSep26°C / 19°C51 mmExcellentOct20°C / 15°C64 mmExcellentNov16°C / 10°C64 mmGoodDec11°C / 6°C78 mmFair
← NovemberBest time to visit IstanbulJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Dubai26°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur25°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi25°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Agra25°C · 6 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 5 mm · Excellent
- Muscat27°C · 9 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Bursa11°C · 87 mm
- Izmir14°C · 109 mm
- Ankara8°C · 42 mm
- Bucharest6°C · 50 mm
- Bodrum16°C · 145 mm
- Konya9°C · 51 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.