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Side in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Side in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 13 °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
43/100 · #11
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#11
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: none
Side · DecemberPhoto: Miguel Discart · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 13 °C
- Average low
- 6 °C
- Sea
- 20 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 13 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 74 %
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 | 9 | 8 | 94 | 3.4 | 66 | 2.3 | 22 | 72 |
| December (selected) | 13 | 6 | 13 | 168 | 2.5 | 74 | 2.6 | 20 | 43 |
| January | 11 | 4 | 13 | 159 | 2.7 | 75 | 2.8 | 18 | 37 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (43/100)
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 | +29 | +5 °C | +3.5 °C | -4.6 | -73.6 mm | +0.9 h | -8.6 % | -0.3 m/s | +2.5 °C |
| January | -6 | -1.9 °C | -2 °C | ±0 | -8.7 mm | +0.2 h | +0.3 % | +0.2 m/s | -1.7 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Side in December?
The average daily high is around 13 °C, with an average daily low of about 6 °C.
Can you swim in Side in December?
The sea is about 20 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Side in December?
The curated estimate is about 13 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 168 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Side?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Side. For a beach trip: May, June, September and October. December is not among them.