South Eastern Anatolia Region Weather in December

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

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Gaziantep Adıyaman Halfeti Karadut

Thinking about venturing to South Eastern 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 South Eastern Anatolia Region in December

South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey is a region in Turkey. December in South Eastern Anatolia Region generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Karadut at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Harran at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Harran and 0°C (32°F) in Karadut.

For a closer look at conditions across South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Harran with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to high rainfall in Karadut with 127 mm (5 in).

Explore South Eastern Anatolia Region by month

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

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March16°C (61°F) April21°C (70°F) May28°C (82°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly37°C (99°F) August37°C (99°F) September33°C (91°F) October26°C (79°F) November18°C (64°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Eastern Anatolia Region in December

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

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

Temperature range in South Eastern Anatolia Region (December)

Precipitation variation in South Eastern Anatolia Region (December)

Gaziantep

In December Gaziantep generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Gaziantep →

Adıyaman

In December Adıyaman generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Adıyaman →

Halfeti

In December Halfeti generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Halfeti →

Karadut

In December Karadut generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
127 mm (5 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Karadut →

Kahta

In December Kahta generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gaziantep 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Adıyaman 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Halfeti 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Karadut 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Kahta 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Harran 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 51 mm (2 in)

South Eastern Anatolia Region weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Gaziantep sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

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

In Gaziantep, the average daytime high in December is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey. Gaziantep averages only about 89 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Gaziantep, December may not be the ideal time to visit South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey.

Generally speaking, April, May and October provide perfect weather in Gaziantep. On the other hand, the months of January, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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