Van weather in December (East Anatolia Region, Turkey)
Is Van a good destination in December, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.
Temperatures
The month of December in Van typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 4°C, cooling down at night to around -4°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.
Precipitation
Van in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of snow/rain.Average sunshine
The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 130 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Van. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Van climate page with graphs.
Van, monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
-4°C
Max Temperature
4°C
Chance of Rain
34%
Precipitation
46 mm
Rainy days
10 days
Humidity
70%
Sunshine
130 hours
Percentage 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.
perfect weather
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tolerable
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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.
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