Weather in Istanbul for December 2024
Expect cooler weather in first days of December 2024 in Istanbul with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 11 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Istanbul at the beginning of December is 11.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 12.9 °C by the end of December.
Istanbul sees moderate rainfall in December, averaging 10 rainy days.
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Istanbul in December average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  9° | ||||||
| 2  10° | 3  11° | 4  13° | 5  13° | 6 14° | 7 13° | 8  9° |
| 9 8° | 10  10° | 11 11° | 12 11° | 13 12° | 14 15° | 15 15° |
| 16 10° | 17 8° | 18 10° | 19 12° | 20 12° | 21 12° | 22 13° |
| 23 12° | 24 12° | 25  13° | 26 12° | 27 13° | 28 12° | 29 13° |
| 30 13° | 31 14° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Istanbul
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Moderate rain | 9° /7° | 5.2 mm | 2 | |
| 2 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /7° | 0.6 mm | 2 | |
| 3 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 11° /7° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| 4 Dec. | Sunny | 13° /9° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 5 Dec. | Cloudy | 13° /9° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 6 Dec. | Sunny | 14° /9° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 7 Dec. | Cloudy | 13° /10° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 8 Dec. | Light rain | 9° /7° | 11.9 mm | 2 | |
| 9 Dec. | Light rain | 8° /7° | 19.8 mm | 2 | |
| 10 Dec. | Overcast | 10° /6° | 1.2 mm | 3 | |
| 11 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /9° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| 12 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /9° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| 13 Dec. | Cloudy | 12° /9° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 14 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 15° /12° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 15 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /10° | 0.4 mm | 3 | |
| 16 Dec. | Light rain | 10° /6° | 14.3 mm | 3 | |
| 17 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /6° | 0.6 mm | 2 | |
| 18 Dec. | Sunny | 10° /6° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 19 Dec. | Sunny | 12° /8° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 20 Dec. | Sunny | 12° /9° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 21 Dec. | Light drizzle | 12° /9° | 1.3 mm | 3 | |
| 22 Dec. | Sunny | 13° /7° | 3.3 mm | 4 | |
| 23 Dec. | Sunny | 12° /7° | 0.9 mm | 4 | |
| 24 Dec. | Sunny | 12° /9° | 1 mm | 4 | |
| 25 Dec. | Moderate rain at times | 13° /10° | 1.5 mm | 4 | |
| 26 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 12° /8° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
| 27 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 13° /9° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 28 Dec. | Overcast | 12° /9° | 0.6 mm | 4 | |
| 29 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 13° /9° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
| 30 Dec. | Sunny | 13° /9° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 31 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 14° /10° | 0 mm | 4 | |
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Istanbul in December - FAQ
What to pack to Istanbul in December?
As you prepare for your trip to Istanbul in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Istanbul, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
December rainfall patterns in Istanbul
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