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

In December, Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Kars averages 0°C high / -10°C low with about 40 mm.

Istanbul vs Kars in December

Istanbul is the better pick in December — 63 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air, while Kars is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Istanbul vs Kars — December climate, side by side

	Istanbul	Kars
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	42/100 (F)
Feels-like high	9°C	-4°C
Avg high / low	12° / 7°	0° / -10°
Rainfall	96 mm	40 mm
Rainy days	15	8
Humidity	78%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	54	44

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

Istanbul vs Kars in December — FAQ

Is December better in Istanbul or Kars?: Istanbul is the better pick in December — 63 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air, while Kars is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Kars in December?: In December, Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Kars averages 0°C high / -10°C low with about 40 mm.