Turkish lake district Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey in December.

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Lake Salda Lake Eğirdir

Considering a trip to the Turkish Lake District, 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 the Turkish Lake District in December

The Turkish Lake District, Turkey is a region in Turkey. December in the Turkish Lake District generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Lake Eğirdir to 10°C (50°F) in Lake Salda. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Lake Salda and 0°C (32°F) in Lake Eğirdir.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Turkish Lake District, Turkey, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lake Salda with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Lake Eğirdir with 78 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Lake Salda gets around 102 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore the Turkish Lake District by month

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Best Places to Visit in the Turkish Lake District in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Turkish Lake District.

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 the Turkish Lake District

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey?

Temperature range in the Turkish Lake District (December)

Precipitation variation in the Turkish Lake District (December)

Lake Salda

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
141 hours
102 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Lake Salda →

Lake Eğirdir

In December Lake Eğirdir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°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
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Lake Eğirdir →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Turkish Lake District, in Turkey.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Turkish Lake District in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lake Salda 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Lake Eğirdir 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

The Turkish Lake District weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey in December?

December in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey brings poor weather. In Lake Salda, daytime temperatures are typically around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey in December?

Average temperatures in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey during December range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Lake Salda.

Does the Turkish Lake District, Turkey get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Lake Salda averages just 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for the Turkish Lake District, Turkey.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Turkish Lake District, Turkey?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Turkish Lake District, Turkey with often poor weather in Lake Salda.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Lake Salda. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Turkish Lake District.

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