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Izmir in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Izmir in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 14 °C, and the sea is about 17 °C. With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
41/100 · #11
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#12
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: none
Izmir · DecemberPhoto: BSRF · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 14 °C
- Average low
- 7 °C
- Sea
- 17 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 11 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
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 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 83 | 3.2 | 75 | 3.1 | 19 | 64 |
| December (selected) | 14 | 7 | 11 | 112 | 2.3 | 81 | 3.5 | 17 | 41 |
| January | 12 | 5 | 10 | 110 | 2.6 | 81 | 3.5 | 17 | 39 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (41/100)
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 | +23 | +4.8 °C | +3.3 °C | -3.2 | -28.5 mm | +0.9 h | -5.9 % | -0.3 m/s | +1.4 °C |
| January | -2 | -1.5 °C | -1.7 °C | -1 | -2 mm | +0.3 h | -0.5 % | ±0 m/s | -0.9 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Izmir in December?
The average daily high is around 14 °C, with an average daily low of about 7 °C.
Can you swim in Izmir in December?
The sea is about 17 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Izmir in December?
The curated estimate is about 11 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 112 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Izmir?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Izmir. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. December is not among them.