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Black Sea Region Turkey Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey in December.

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Trabzon Uzungol Safranbolu Samsun

Considering a trip to Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Black Sea Region Turkey in December

Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey is a region in Turkey. The weather in Black Sea Region Turkey in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Yusufeli at 0°C (32°F) to mild in Sinop at 12°C (54°F). At night it cools down to 7°C (45°F) in Sinop and -8°C (18°F) in Yusufeli.

To explore the conditions in Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kelkit with an average of 45 mm (1.8 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Hopa with 196 mm (7.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Trabzon receives roughly 85 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Black Sea Region Turkey by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Black Sea Region Turkey — and find the best time to visit. (based on Trabzon)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September23°C (73°F) October20°C (68°F) November15°C (59°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Black Sea Region Turkey in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Black Sea Region Turkey.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Black Sea Region Turkey

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey?

Temperature range in Black Sea Region Turkey (December)

Precipitation variation in Black Sea Region Turkey (December)

Trabzon

In December Trabzon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
108 hours
85 hours
84 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Trabzon →

Uzungol

In December Uzungol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
108 hours
85 hours
84 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Uzungol →

Safranbolu

In December Safranbolu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Safranbolu →

Samsun

In December Samsun generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
122 hours
91 hours
87 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Samsun →

Sinop

In December Sinop generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Sinop →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Black Sea Region Turkey in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Trabzon 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Uzungol 3°C (37°F) -6°C (21°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Safranbolu 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Samsun 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Sinop 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Amasya 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Black Sea Region Turkey weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey in December?

December in Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey brings poor weather. In Trabzon, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey in December?

Trabzon averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey get a lot of rain in December?

Trabzon typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 120 mm (4.7 in) on average across Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Black Sea Region Turkey, Turkey with often poor weather in Trabzon.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Trabzon. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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