Weather in December in East Anatolia Region
Planning a getaway to East Anatolia Region this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in East Anatolia Region in December?
East Anatolia Region is a region in Turkey. East Anatolia Region 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 to mild in Nusaybin at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Nusaybin and -11°C in Sarıkamıs.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kars with an average of 39 mm to high snow/rainfall in Bingol with 132 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 101 hours of sunlight expected in Malatya. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at December's conditions in East Anatolia Region, see the map below. For a more detailed look at East Anatolia Region's yearly weather, check out our East Anatolia Region climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in East Anatolia Region?
Malatya
In December Malatya generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Van
In December Van generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Elazığ
In December Elazığ generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kars
In December Kars generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sarıkamıs
In December Sarıkamıs generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit East Anatolia Region?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Malatya, December may not be the ideal time to visit East Anatolia Region.
On average, the best time to visit East Anatolia Region is in May, June, September and October with generally perfect weather in Malatya. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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