Turkey weather in December

In December, popular resorts in Turkey (Antalya, Alanya, Side, Kemer, Bodrum) average 14°C by day and 6°C at night, and the sea is about 16°C. On average 175 mm of rain falls during the month.

That is 5°C cooler than in November, and in January days average 12°C.

It is cool, not a beach month. The sea is cold.

Warmest resorts in Turkey in December

PlaceDayNightSeaRain
Alanya16°C13°C17°C203 mm
Bodrum16°C12°C16°C150 mm
Kemer15°C11°C15°C213 mm
Marmaris14°C7°C11°C168 mm
Didim14°C5°C17°C141 mm
Antalya13°C5°C15°C175 mm
Side13°C5°C18°C177 mm
Kusadasi13°C3°C15°C118 mm
Fethiye13°C6°C18°C190 mm

Turkey weather in other months

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FAQ

Is it warm in Turkey in December?

In December, popular resorts in Turkey (Antalya, Alanya, Side, Kemer, Bodrum) average 14°C by day and 6°C at night, and the sea is about 16°C. On average 175 mm of rain falls during the month. It is cool, not a beach month.

What is the sea temperature in Turkey in December?

About 16°C on average. The warmest water is in Side (18°C).

Where is it warmest in Turkey in December?

The warmest place is Alanya (16°C by day), followed by Bodrum (16°C) and Kemer (15°C).

Does it rain in Turkey in December?

On average 175 mm of rain falls in the month. It is a fairly wet month, so pack a jacket.

Long-term averages from NASA POWER data (MERRA-2, 2001-2020 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). Sea temperature is the average water surface temperature at the nearest grid point over the sea. This is climate, not a forecast for a specific day.