With daytime temperatures of 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows of -2°C (28°F), December in Ankara brings low temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of snow/rainfall is typical. Around 61 mm (2.4 in) falls on average.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, June, September and October typically offer the best weather for Ankara.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Ankara typically drop from around 8°C (46°F) at the start of December to approximately 5°C (41°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -4°C (25°F) to -1°C (30°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Ankara spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 49 years of weather observations (1976-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Ankara.
Find out more about the weather in Turkey and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Turkey in December →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Ankara in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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