December · Turkey
Best time to visit Izmir in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Izmir in December
Average temperature 12°C, 118 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.8/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 118 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Izmir scores 6.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 118 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
İzmir spreads along the Aegean with a bazaar heart, a seafront promenade and Roman ruins at its centre.
December in Izmir: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
118 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6.8/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Izmir — 3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Izmir in December?
- In December, Izmir averages 12°C, 118 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Izmir?
- December earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Izmir in December?
- Expect about 118 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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