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Ankara weather in December (Central Anatolia Region, Turkey)

How does the December weather in Ankara compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Ankara tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 7°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -2°C.

Precipitation

Ankara in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 77 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ankara. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ankara climate page with graphs.

 

Ankara, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
SunshineSunshine 77 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Turkey in December

Find out more about the weather in Turkey and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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