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Samsun in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Samsun in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Samsun in December 2024

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
December could be a good time to visit Samsun, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +11°C, and there are typically 5 sunny days in December. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 84 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
84 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Samsun has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Samsun in December

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

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +15°C with a maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 41% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +14°C.

Is Samsun warm or cold in December?

Samsun is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +15°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +9°C to +6°C.

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

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Samsun:

Climate in Samsun in December

Samsun weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+15°C+11°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-2°C-6°C-7°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+25°C+23°C
Rainfall
86 mm84 mm72 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
79%78%78%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1019 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
654
Cloudy days
10910
Rainy days
141514
Snowy days
013

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +15°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +11°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 86 mm to 84 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in November to 5 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Samsun is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Samsun based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 81 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Samsun, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Samsun wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Samsun?

This is the weather in Samsun in December 2023:
1 December
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+21°C
2 December
☀️
+22°C
3 December
☀️
+22°C
4 December
☁️
+17°C
5 December
🌧️
+12°C
6 December
☁️
+13°C
7 December
☁️
+16°C
8 December
☁️
+16°C
9 December
🌧️
+14°C
10 December
☁️
+14°C
11 December
☁️
+14°C
12 December
🌧️
+13°C
13 December
☁️
+12°C
14 December
☁️
+15°C
15 December
☁️
+18°C
16 December
🌧️
+12°C
17 December
🌧️
+7°C
18 December
☁️
+10°C
19 December
☁️
+11°C
20 December
☀️
+15°C
21 December
☁️
+14°C
22 December
☁️
+14°C
23 December
☁️
+14°C
24 December
☁️
+9°C
25 December
☁️
+17°C
26 December
☀️
+18°C
27 December
☀️
+17°C
28 December
☀️
+12°C
29 December
☀️
+16°C
30 December
☀️
+14°C
31 December
☁️
+14°C
In December 2023 Samsun had 9 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Samsun in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+15°C) and the highest in 2014 (+20°C). The driest year was 2013 with only 623 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1068 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Samsun in December:

Is December a good time to visit Samsun?

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

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

Is Samsun rainy in December?

Samsun 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 Samsun in December?

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

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Monthly weather in Samsun

Source of the data

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