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Alanya in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Alanya in December is climatically well suited to active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 16 °C, and the sea is about 20 °C. With about 13 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
53/100 · #10
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#11
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: none
Alanya · DecemberPhoto: HALUK COMERTEL · CC BY 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 16 °C
- Average low
- 13 °C
- Sea
- 20 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 13 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 65 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 21 | 17 | 8 | 111 | 3.6 | 60 | 2.8 | 23 | 78 |
| December (selected) | 16 | 13 | 13 | 194 | 2.7 | 65 | 3.3 | 20 | 53 |
| January | 15 | 11 | 13 | 179 | 3.0 | 66 | 3.4 | 18 | 44 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (53/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +25 | +4.1 °C | +3.6 °C | -4.5 | -82.6 mm | +0.9 h | -5.3 % | -0.5 m/s | +2.5 °C |
| January | -9 | -1.9 °C | -2.1 °C | +0.3 | -15.4 mm | +0.3 h | +0.4 % | +0.1 m/s | -1.8 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Alanya in December?
The average daily high is around 16 °C, with an average daily low of about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Alanya in December?
The sea is about 20 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Alanya in December?
The curated estimate is about 13 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 194 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Alanya?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Alanya. For a beach trip: May, June, September and October. December is not among them.