Weather in Antalya in December

How December compares

December is the 10th warmest month of the year in Antalya and ranks 90th of 134 destinations we compare for December - see where else is hot in December. Within Turkey it is 11th of 18 (Turkey in December). Against London's average high of 7.7°C in December, Antalya is 6.4°C warmer by day and 4.4°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in December

The typical December day in Antalya peaks at 14.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 17.7°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 7.1°C; one night in ten drops to 3.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest December day here reached 22.5°C (2010-12-03) and the coldest night 0.0°C (2004-12-17).

Rain in December

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 13 days with 1 mm or more, 228 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest December was 1996 with 467 mm, the driest 2015 with 11 mm. Humidity averages 73%.

Sea temperature in December

The sea averages 19.5°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.7°C to 20.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (29.0°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:03 and sets about 17:42 local time in mid-December. Average cloud cover is 52%.

Is December a good time to visit Antalya?

December is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Antalya on our scoring are June, September, May; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Milder than London, but pack for cool evenings

Antalya's average December daytime high is 6.4°C above London's, a noticeable improvement without turning the trip into a hot-weather holiday. The warmest days can reach 18°C or more, so removable layers are more useful than dressing heavily all day. After sunset, the average low of 7°C calls for a warm jacket, and the coldest nights can fall to 3°C or below. Pack long trousers, closed shoes and something warm to wear beneath a waterproof outer layer. This is a better fit for travellers who enjoy being out in cool weather than anyone hoping to spend the day in swimwear.

Leave room in your plans for rain

Rain is the main catch in December: about 13 days have measurable rainfall, so a waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet pavements deserve space in your luggage. Avoid making every day depend on dry weather, and keep outdoor plans easy to rearrange. There are about 4.6 hours of sunshine within 9.5 hours of daylight, which leaves scope for brighter spells but does not promise clear skies throughout your stay. Use dry daytime windows for longer outings rather than leaving them until late afternoon. If dependable sunshine matters more than mild temperatures, December is a compromise rather than a strong choice.