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

In December, Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Pamukkale averages 14°C high / 6°C low with about 58 mm.

Istanbul vs Pamukkale in December

Pamukkale is the better pick in December — 70 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pamukkale is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.

Istanbul vs Pamukkale — December climate, side by side

	🇹🇷 Istanbul	🇹🇷 Pamukkale
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	9°C	12°C
Avg high / low	12° / 7°	14° / 6°
Rainfall	96 mm	58 mm
Rainy days	15	9
Humidity	78%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	54	39

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

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Istanbul vs Pamukkale in December — FAQ

Is December better in Istanbul or Pamukkale?: Pamukkale is the better pick in December — 70 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pamukkale is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Pamukkale in December?: In December, Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Pamukkale averages 14°C high / 6°C low with about 58 mm.