Antalya

What’s the weather like in Antalya in December?

The Antalya weather in December is much cooler than the hot summer months, but you can still enjoy plenty of Mediterranean sunshine and pleasant days. December is the wettest month in Antalya and you’ll need to bring a jacket in case you’re caught in a shower.

Geographical influences

The city of Antalya is in an idyllic spot along Turkey’s southern shores, beside the warm Mediterranean Sea and by the Gulf of Antalya. These clear blue waters, which average 19°C in December, help to keep the temperature around Antalya very mild during the winter. The Taurus Mountains behind the resort also block some colder winds that sometimes blow from the north of Turkey.

Averages

The weather in Antalya in December produces warm temperatures for this cool winter month. The average daytime high is 17°C, but this can fall to an average low of 7°C on rare cold days. In the sunshine it’ll feel very comfortable and you can expect an average of nine hours a day in December from ten hours of daylight. The rain is heavier at this time, with 270mm falling during the month during 20 rain-affected days. Usually the showers are short and the sun will soon dry the ground. The UV