If you plan to visit Ankara in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +7°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 40 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Ankara;
Average weather
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+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-17°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ankara has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Ankara in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ankara for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +17°C during the day to a minimum of -5°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +11°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +8°C.
Is Ankara warm or cold in December?
Ankara is typically cool in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +13°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +1°C to -1°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Ankara, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Ankara in December
Ankara weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+13°C
+7°C
+5°C
Min. temperature
-10°C
-17°C
-23°C
Max. temperature
+24°C
+19°C
+19°C
Rainfall
43 mm
40 mm
34 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
72%
79%
78%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
11
6
6
Cloudy days
9
13
12
Rainy days
9
8
6
Snowy days
1
4
7
December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November.It’s getting colder in December. From +13°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +7°C.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 43 mm to 40 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in November to 6 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Ankara in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Ankara is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Ankara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 75 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ankara wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Ankara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Ankara.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Ankara?
This is the weather in Ankara in December 2023:
1 December
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+15°C
2 December
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+16°C
3 December
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+17°C
4 December
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+14°C
5 December
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+14°C
6 December
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+12°C
7 December
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+12°C
8 December
🌧️
+10°C
9 December
🌧️
+9°C
10 December
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+6°C
11 December
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+9°C
12 December
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+10°C
13 December
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+8°C
14 December
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+12°C
15 December
🌫️
+13°C
16 December
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+13°C
17 December
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+8°C
18 December
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+6°C
19 December
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+9°C
20 December
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+10°C
21 December
🌫️
+7°C
22 December
🌧️
+9°C
23 December
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+9°C
24 December
🌧️
+9°C
25 December
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+13°C
26 December
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+14°C
27 December
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+12°C
28 December
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+12°C
29 December
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+12°C
30 December
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+11°C
31 December
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+8°C
In December 2023 Ankara had 16 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Ankara climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Ankara in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+16°C) and the highest in 2010 (+20°C). The driest year was 2004 with only 244 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 709 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ankara in December:
Is December a good time to visit Ankara?
It’s always a good time to visit Ankara, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Ankara in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Ankara rainy in December?
Ankara is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Ankara in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ankara in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ankara, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.