Best time to visit Istanbul in December
December is a less ideal time to visit Istanbul — the travel-comfort score is 61/100. The best months are August, July, September.
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Weather in Istanbul in December
Typical weather in Istanbul in December: average high 12.7°C, low 7.4°C, about 80.4 mm of rain over 18 rainy days, and 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
| Metric | Istanbul in December |
|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 61/100 |
| High / Low | 12.7° / 7.4° |
| Precipitation | 80.4 mm |
| Rainy days | 18 |
| Sunshine/day | 5.4 h |
Is December recommended?
December is not the best month to visit Istanbul. For the full month-by-month ranking, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Istanbul.
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