Izmir weather in December
Izmir in December averages 11°C (52°F), 127 mm of rain and 4.1 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Izmir, December is the third coldest, the wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 11°C (52°F)
8–14°C · 47–58°F
- Rainfall
- 127 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 4.1 h
hours per day
What is Izmir like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Izmir in December?
A light rain jacket
About 127 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 8°C (47°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Izmir is 3.9°C cooler than November and 30 mm wetter than it, which averages 15°C (59°F).
December in Izmir is 1.6°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 10°C (49°F).
Daylight in Izmir in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 30 minutes in Izmir, rising about 08:21 and setting about 17:51 local time.
No month in Izmir has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Izmir
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Izmir weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 49°F | 119 mm |
| February | 10°C / 50°F | 107 mm |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 77 mm |
| April | 16°C / 62°F | 51 mm |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 33 mm |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 13 mm |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 1 mm |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 4 mm |
| September | 24°C / 76°F | 22 mm |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 55 mm |
| November | 15°C / 59°F | 96 mm |
| December | 11°C / 52°F | 127 mm |
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FAQs about Izmir in December
December climate averages for Izmir, 1991–2020.
Izmir averages 11°C (52°F) in December, ranging from about 8°C (47°F) at night to 14°C (58°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 127 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 11°C (52°F) against 10°C (49°F) in January — 1.6°C warmer.
December is 3.9°C cooler than November, and 30 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 30 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Izmir.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:21 and sunset about 17:51 local time. Both shift across the month.
