Side weather in December
Side in December averages 13°C (55°F), 273 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day. It is one of the wetter months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Side, December is the third coldest and the wettest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (55°F)
8–17°C · 47–62°F
- Rainfall
- 273 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- 5.1 h
hours per day
What is Side like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Expect frequent rain — this is a wet month.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Side in December?
A proper waterproof, not a folding umbrella
273 mm in the month usually arrives as heavy bursts that an umbrella will not cover.
A dry bag for phone and documents
Worth it for one downpour caught between the taxi and the door.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 8°C (47°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Side is 4.1°C cooler than November and 128 mm wetter than it, which averages 17°C (62°F).
December in Side is 1.6°C warmer than January and 58 mm wetter than it, which averages 11°C (52°F).
Daylight in Side in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 40 minutes in Side, rising about 07:59 and setting about 17:39 local time.
No month in Side has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Side
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Side
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Side 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 | 11°C / 52°F | 215 mm |
| February | 12°C / 53°F | 114 mm |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 97 mm |
| April | 17°C / 62°F | 63 mm |
| May | 21°C / 71°F | 41 mm |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 8 mm |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 2 mm |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 2 mm |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 18 mm |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 80 mm |
| November | 17°C / 62°F | 145 mm |
| December | 13°C / 55°F | 273 mm |
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FAQs about Side in December
December climate averages for Side, 1991–2020.
Side averages 13°C (55°F) in December, ranging from about 8°C (47°F) at night to 17°C (62°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Yes, a lot. December brings about 273 mm, which makes it one of the wetter months here — expect heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle.
Yes. December averages 13°C (55°F) against 11°C (52°F) in January — 1.6°C warmer.
December is 4.1°C cooler than November, and 128 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 5.1 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 40 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Side.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:59 and sunset about 17:39 local time. Both shift across the month.
