Izmir · WinterMonth summary
Izmir weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 15°C
🌧 Rainy days
30% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Izmir in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Izmir in December is possible but May offers a score of 8.9/10 vs 6.7.
By trip type
Izmir in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks In December, Izmir sees 15°C during the day with 8.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (8.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 6°C | 13°C | 36% | 4.4 | 8.9h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ February | 7°C | 15°C | 31% | 2.4 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 8°C | 17°C | 27% | 2.4 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 22°C | 21% | 1.7 | 12.0h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ May | 16°C | 26°C | 21% | 1.3 | 13.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 32°C | 13% | 0.8 | 14.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🥵 July | 24°C | 36°C | 2% | 0.1 | 13.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 24°C | 36°C | 4% | 0.1 | 13.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 20°C | 31°C | 7% | 0.6 | 12.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ October | 16°C | 25°C | 12% | 1.1 | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 12°C | 20°C | 27% | 3.2 | 9.6h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 8°C | 15°C | 30% | 3.2 | 8.7h | 6.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Izmir averages 15°C, 30% rainy days and 8.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.7/10.
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Comparison
December vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Izmir in December
Is December a good time to visit Izmir?
December is an acceptable time for Izmir (score 6.7/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (8.9/10) if possible.
What to do in Izmir in December?
With 15°C max and 8.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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