What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Izmir in December?

In December, Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Izmir averages 14°C high / 8°C low with about 108 mm.

Istanbul vs Izmir in December

Izmir is the better pick in December — 67 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Izmir is cool, rainy, muggy air, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.

Istanbul vs Izmir — December climate, side by side

	🇹🇷 Istanbul	🇹🇷 Izmir
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	67/100 (C)
Feels-like high	9°C	12°C
Avg high / low	12° / 7°	14° / 8°
Rainfall	96 mm	108 mm
Rainy days	15	11
Humidity	78%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	54	66

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Istanbul 🇹🇷 Turkeycold, rainy, muggy air · best May63
Izmir 🇹🇷 Turkeycool, rainy, muggy air · best October67

Istanbul vs Izmir in December — FAQ

Is December better in Istanbul or Izmir?: Izmir is the better pick in December — 67 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Izmir is cool, rainy, muggy air, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Izmir in December?: In December, Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Izmir averages 14°C high / 8°C low with about 108 mm.