Istanbul weather in December 2024

Expect 52°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 4 hours of sunshine per day in Istanbul in December. Check more long-term weather averages for Istanbul in December before you book your next holiday to Turkey in 2024/2025.

52
52°F max day temperature
4
4 hours of sunshine per day
18
18 days with some rainfall
41
41°F min night temperature
9
9 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
5.0
5.0 inches of monthly rainfall
1
1 (Low) UV index
50
50°F sea temperature

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The December weather guide for Turkey (Istanbul) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How warm is it in Istanbul in December?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 52°F in Istanbul in December, falling to 41°F at night.

How sunny is it in Istanbul in December?

There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Istanbul in December - that's 46% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Istanbul in December?

The average sea temperature around Istanbul in December is 50°F.

Does it rain in Istanbul in December?

There are usually 18 days with some rain in Istanbul in December and the average monthly rainfall is 5.0 inches.

Istanbul December sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Istanbul in December 2024. Select a month to view Istanbul sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Sunday, 1st December 2024	08:10	17:36
Monday, 16th December 2024	08:23	17:37
Tuesday, 31st December 2024	08:29	17:46

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