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Long-term weather forecast
Long-term weather forecast

December weather forecast and climate
Istanbul, Turkey

Ships along the coast of the port city of Istanbul, Turkey, with a background view of the cityscape
Ships along the coast of the port city of Istanbul, Turkey, with a background view of the cityscape
December is the wettest month of the year, with 121.9mm (4.8") of rainfall. The beginning of the winter sees average temperatures in the range of a chilly 5.6°C (42.1°F) to 10.6°C (51.1°F) as the prevailing foggy conditions exacerbate the cold.
The skies in Istanbul are mostly dark, and December is the cloudiest month, with hardly 2.7 hours of sunlight. The short days last for only 9 hours, while the nights hit the freezing mark sporadically.
The seawater is cold and does not inspire tourists to charter cruises or undertake any fun water activities.

What is the temperature in December in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, in December, the average high-temperature is 10.8°C (51.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 5.5°C (41.9°F).

How much does it rain in Istanbul in December?

In Istanbul, Turkey, in December, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 122.6mm (4.8") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the wettest month in Istanbul?

The month with the most rainfall in Istanbul, Turkey, is December when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 122.6mm (4.8") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days.

What is the sea water temperature in December in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, Turkey, the average seawater temperature in December is 10.7°C (51.3°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

What is the month with the shortest days in Istanbul?

The month with the shortest days in Istanbul is December, with an average of 9.3h of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Istanbul?

In December, the average length of the day in Istanbul is 9.3h.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Istanbul?

The month with the least sunshine in Istanbul, Turkey, is December, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Istanbul have in December?

In Istanbul, the average sunshine in December is 2.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Istanbul?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, Turkey, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from the exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average temperature in December - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average high temperature in December: 10.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.1°C).

Average rainfall in December - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average rainfall in December: 122.6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (122.6mm).
The driest month (with the lowest rainfall) is July (31.6mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17.5 days).
The month with the lowest number of rainy days is July (4.2 days).

Average snowfall days in December - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
Months with the lowest number of snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average sea temperature in December: 10.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (24.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (7.8°C).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average daylight in December: 9.3h

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15.1h).
The month with shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9.3h).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2.2h

The month with most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10.4h).
The month with least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2.2h).

Average UV index in December - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).