Istanbul

Turkey

🌧️

11°C (52°F)

Feels like 8°C (46°F)

December Weather Details

🌡️ Temperature

Daytime Highs

11°C

(52°F)

Nighttime Lows

7°C

(45°F)

Cool and rainy with a feels-like temperature of 8°C (46°F) .

🌧️ Rainfall

Moderate

December rainfall patterns vary by location. Check local forecasts for specific precipitation amounts.

💧 Humidity

78% Average

Humidity levels affect how the temperature feels. Higher humidity makes warm temperatures feel hotter.

☀️ Sunshine

5-6 hours daily

December days are shorter in the northern hemisphere. Plan activities accordingly.

🌊 Ocean & Beaches

Water Temperature

12° C

( 54 °F)

Surf Conditions

Moderate to rough

Black Sea and Marmara Sea beaches are cool but beautiful for coastal walks

Temperature, humidity and rainfall are December averages for 2015–2024 (water temperature: Decembers 2022–2024) from Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis), licensed CC BY 4.0.

🎯 Popular Activities

Activities

Historic tours
Food tours
Shopping
Cultural experiences
Bosphorus cruises

Attractions

Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar
Topkapi Palace
Galata Tower

💰 Cost of Living

$1,500

estimated per month

SOLO TRAVELERS

📶 Internet Speed

Mbps

Estimated average speed

📊 Quick Facts

Weather Cool and rainy

Humidity 78%

✅ December Summary

December in Istanbul offers cool and rainy weather with temperatures ranging from 7°C (45°F) to 11°C (52°F). The humidity is around 78% and you can expect 5-6 hours daily. Popular activities include Historic tours, Food tours, Shopping and more. For digital nomads, the cost of living is approximately $1,500 per month and internet speeds average 40 Mbps.