East Anatolia Region Weather in December

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

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Malatya Van Elazığ Kars

Planning a trip to East Anatolia Region, Turkey this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in East Anatolia Region in December

East Anatolia Region, Turkey is a region in Turkey. East Anatolia Region, Turkey has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Sarıkamıs at -1°C (30°F) to mild in Nusaybin at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Nusaybin and -11°C (12°F) in Sarıkamıs.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kars with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to high snow/rainfall in Bingol with 132 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Malatya gets approximately 101 hours of sunlight in December, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore East Anatolia Region by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March12°C (54°F) April18°C (64°F) May24°C (75°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August35°C (95°F) September30°C (86°F) October22°C (72°F) November14°C (57°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in East Anatolia Region in December

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

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

Temperature range in East Anatolia Region (December)

Precipitation variation in East Anatolia Region (December)

Malatya

In December Malatya 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
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
101 hours
113 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Malatya →

Van

In December Van generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
130 hours
156 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Van →

Elazığ

In December Elazığ generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
98 hours
102 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Elazığ →

Kars

In December Kars generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
105 hours
107 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kars →

Sarıkamıs

In December Sarıkamıs generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
105 hours
107 hours
Monthly snowfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sarıkamıs →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Malatya 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Van 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Elazığ 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Kars 0°C (32°F) -10°C (14°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Sarıkamıs -1°C (30°F) -11°C (12°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Agrı 2°C (36°F) -9°C (16°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

East Anatolia Region weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

East Anatolia Region, Turkey typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Malatya average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about -2°C (28°F) at night.

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

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

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

Not particularly. Malatya averages just 69 mm (2.7 in) of snow/rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for East Anatolia Region, Turkey.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit East Anatolia Region, Turkey is in May and October with generally perfect weather in Malatya. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, July, August and December tend to be poor.

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