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Diyarbakir in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Diyarbakir in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Diyarbakir in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +48°F during the day and approximately 11 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 77 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 Diyarbakir;

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
-2°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
77 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Diyarbakir has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Diyarbakir in December

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

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +54°F with a maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +30°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +54°F.

Is Diyarbakir warm or cold in December?

Diyarbakir is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +59°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +41°F to +34°F.

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

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

Climate in Diyarbakir in December

Diyarbakir weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+59°F+48°F+45°F
Min. temperature
+14°F-2°F-2°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+72°F+59°F
Rainfall
73 mm77 mm71 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
66%76%76%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1019 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
151111
Cloudy days
91212
Rainy days
676
Snowy days
012

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +59°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +48°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 73 mm to 77 mm. Humidity rises from 66% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 15 sunny days in November to 11 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Diyarbakir is gradually decreasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Diyarbakir based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 20 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Diyarbakir wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 33% chance of precipitation and 113 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Diyarbakir 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 Diyarbakir.

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

How was the weather last December in Diyarbakir?

This is the weather in Diyarbakir in December 2023:
1 December
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+61°F
2 December
☁️
+60°F
3 December
☀️
+61°F
4 December
☀️
+60°F
5 December
☀️
+56°F
6 December
🌫️
+53°F
7 December
🌫️
+55°F
8 December
☁️
+54°F
9 December
☀️
+58°F
10 December
☀️
+58°F
11 December
☀️
+55°F
12 December
☁️
+52°F
13 December
🌫️
+46°F
14 December
☁️
+53°F
15 December
☁️
+54°F
16 December
🌫️
+57°F
17 December
🌫️
+58°F
18 December
☀️
+57°F
19 December
🌫️
+53°F
20 December
🌫️
+50°F
21 December
🌫️
+51°F
22 December
☁️
+55°F
23 December
☁️
+53°F
24 December
☀️
+55°F
25 December
☀️
+51°F
26 December
🌧️
+45°F
27 December
☀️
+54°F
28 December
☀️
+54°F
29 December
☀️
+53°F
30 December
☀️
+53°F
31 December
☀️
+53°F
In December 2023 Diyarbakir had 14 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+41°F) and the highest in 2010 (+57°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 241 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Diyarbakir in December:

Is December a good time to visit Diyarbakir?

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

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

Is Diyarbakir rainy in December?

Diyarbakir 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 Diyarbakir in December?

The amount of sunny days in Diyarbakir during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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Monthly weather in Diyarbakir

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Diyarbakir, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.