Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Turkey this December.
Turkey, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from -1°C (30°F) in Sarıkamıs to 17°C (63°F) in Datca. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Datca and -11°C (12°F) in Sarıkamıs. The month of December is in the winter season.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.
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Daytime temperatures in Istanbul typically peak at 12°C (54°F) in December, putting it in the low range.
Average overnight lows in Turkey during December sit near 7°C (45°F) in Istanbul.
Datca tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 14°C (57°F).
The coldest city in December in Turkey is Sarıkamıs when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around -1°C (30°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -11°C (12°F).
Istanbul usually sees around 61 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
The water temperature averages approximately 20°C (68°F) in Bodrum City this month, so still a bit cool to swim, though some enjoy a chilly dive.
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