Best time to visit Turkey in December
December is a less ideal time to visit Turkey — the country-average travel-comfort score is 58/100. The best months are September, October, August.
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Weather in Turkey in December
Typical weather across Turkey in December: average high 13.6°C, low 6.2°C, about 113.2 mm of rain, and 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. Among Turkey's cities, Izmir has the best weather in December (score 63/100, December climate details).
| Metric | Turkey avg | Best city (Izmir) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 58 | 63 |
| High / Low | 13.6° / 6.2° | 15.4° / 9.3° |
| Precipitation | 113.2 mm | 655.5 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 6.4 | 7.2 |
Is December recommended?
December is not the best month to visit Turkey. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Turkey.
When to visit Turkey in other months
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