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Elazig in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Elazig in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Elazig, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Elazig in December 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Elazig in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +6°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 58 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Elazig;

Average weather

☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-15°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Elazig has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Elazig in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Elazig for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +15°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +10°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +13°C to +8°C.

Is Elazig warm or cold in December?

Elazig is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +13°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +4°C to 0°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Elazig, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Elazig in December

Elazig weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+13°C+6°C+4°C
Min. temperature
-11°C-15°C-15°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+20°C+13°C
Rainfall
62 mm58 mm46 mm
Wind
0 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
71%77%77%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1022 HPa1021 HPa
Sunny days
844
Cloudy days
121413
Rainy days
10106
Snowy days
137

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +13°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +6°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 62 mm to 58 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 77%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 0 m/s to 1 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in November to 4 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Elazig in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Elazig is gradually increasing during December, going from 0 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Elazig 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 95 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 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:
Elazig wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 60% chance of precipitation and 84 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Elazig 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 Elazig.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Elazig?

This is the weather in Elazig in December 2024:
1 December
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+13°C
2 December
☀️
+13°C
3 December
☁️
+13°C
4 December
☁️
+15°C
5 December
☁️
+14°C
6 December
☁️
+9°C
7 December
☁️
+10°C
8 December
🌧️
+10°C
9 December
🌧️
+10°C
10 December
☁️
+11°C
11 December
☁️
+12°C
12 December
🌧️
+12°C
13 December
☁️
+11°C
14 December
☀️
+10°C
15 December
☁️
+11°C
16 December
☁️
+12°C
17 December
☁️
+8°C
18 December
☀️
+6°C
19 December
☀️
+8°C
20 December
☀️
+10°C
21 December
☁️
+8°C
22 December
🌧️
+6°C
23 December
🌧️
+8°C
24 December
☁️
+8°C
25 December
☁️
+11°C
26 December
☁️
+12°C
27 December
☁️
+11°C
28 December
☁️
+10°C
29 December
☀️
+10°C
30 December
☀️
+10°C
31 December
☁️
+8°C
In December 2024 Elazig had 8 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Elazig climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Elazig 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 (+22°C). The driest year was 2021 with only 356 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 767 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Elazig in December:

Is December a good time to visit Elazig?

It’s always a good time to visit Elazig, 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 Elazig in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Elazig rainy in December?

Elazig is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Elazig in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Elazig in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Turkey

Check out the weather for other cities in Turkey.

Monthly weather in Elazig

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Elazig, 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.