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Ankara in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ankara in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
December could be a good time to visit Ankara, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +45°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in December. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 40 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Ankara;

Average weather

☀️
+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
+1°F
Min.
+66°F
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

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +52°F with a maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +23°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +46°F.

Is Ankara warm or cold in December?

Ankara is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +55°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +34°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper 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.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+55°F+45°F+41°F
Min. temperature
+14°F+1°F-9°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+66°F+66°F
Rainfall
43 mm40 mm34 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
72%79%78%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1019 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
1166
Cloudy days
91312
Rainy days
986
Snowy days
147

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +55°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +45°F. 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

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
Total precipitation in December is about 75 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. 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 wellies.
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
The total snow in December is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

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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+60°F
2 December
☀️
+61°F
3 December
☀️
+62°F
4 December
☀️
+57°F
5 December
☀️
+57°F
6 December
🌫️
+53°F
7 December
☁️
+54°F
8 December
🌧️
+51°F
9 December
🌧️
+48°F
10 December
☁️
+43°F
11 December
☁️
+47°F
12 December
☁️
+49°F
13 December
☀️
+47°F
14 December
☀️
+53°F
15 December
🌫️
+56°F
16 December
🌧️
+55°F
17 December
☀️
+46°F
18 December
☀️
+43°F
19 December
☀️
+48°F
20 December
☀️
+50°F
21 December
🌫️
+44°F
22 December
🌧️
+48°F
23 December
☁️
+48°F
24 December
🌧️
+48°F
25 December
☀️
+55°F
26 December
☀️
+57°F
27 December
☀️
+53°F
28 December
☀️
+54°F
29 December
☀️
+53°F
30 December
🌫️
+52°F
31 December
🌫️
+47°F
In December 2023 Ankara had 16 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +43°F. 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.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Ankara climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+61°F) and the highest in 2010 (+68°F). 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.

Other cities in Turkey

Check out the weather for other cities in Turkey.

Monthly weather in Ankara

Source of the data

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.