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Central Anatolia Region Weather in December

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

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Thinking about venturing to Central Anatolia Region, Turkey this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Central Anatolia Region in December

Central Anatolia Region, Turkey is a region in Turkey. December in Central Anatolia Region generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Büyükçakır to 9°C (48°F) in Polatlı. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Polatlı and -3°C (27°F) in Büyükçakır.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Central Anatolia Region, Turkey, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Konya with an average of 46 mm (1.8 in) to high snow/rainfall in Büyükçakır with 148 mm (5.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Ankara sees roughly 77 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Central Anatolia Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Central Anatolia Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ankara)

January5°C (41°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April17°C (63°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September27°C (81°F) October20°C (68°F) November13°C (55°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Central Anatolia Region in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Central Anatolia Region.

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 Central Anatolia Region

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

Temperature range in Central Anatolia Region (December)

Precipitation variation in Central Anatolia Region (December)

Ankara

In December Ankara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
131 hours
77 hours
70 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ankara →

Göreme

In December Göreme generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°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
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
82 hours
89 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Göreme →

Cappadocia

In December Cappadocia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°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
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
82 hours
89 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Cappadocia →

Ürgüp

In December Ürgüp generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°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
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
82 hours
89 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Ürgüp →

Eskisehir

In December Eskisehir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
70 hours
76 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central Anatolia Region in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ankara 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Göreme 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Cappadocia 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Ürgüp 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Eskisehir 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Konya 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)

Central Anatolia Region weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central Anatolia Region, Turkey in December?

In December, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey generally has poor weather conditions. Ankara sees daytime temperatures near 7°C (45°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Central Anatolia Region, Turkey in December?

Daytime temperatures in Ankara peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in December, dropping to about -2°C (28°F) overnight.

Does Central Anatolia Region, Turkey get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Not particularly. Ankara averages just 61 mm (2.4 in) of snow/rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Central Anatolia Region, Turkey.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Central Anatolia Region, Turkey?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ankara, December may not be the ideal time to visit Central Anatolia Region, Turkey.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Ankara. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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