December · Turkey
Best time to visit Pamukkale in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pamukkale in December
Average temperature 10°C, 40 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.8/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Pamukkale scores 8.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 40 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pamukkale's white travertine terraces spill down a hillside above the Roman spa city of Hierapolis, near Denizli in southwest Turkey.
December in Pamukkale — one of the year's strongest windows (7th)
Expect 10°C (50°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 40 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Pamukkale at 8.8/10 (7th of 12), just behind April at 10/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pamukkale in December?
- In December, Pamukkale averages 10°C, 40 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Pamukkale?
- December earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pamukkale in December?
- Expect about 40 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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