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

In December, Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Safranbolu averages 10°C high / 1°C low with about 88 mm.

Istanbul vs Safranbolu in December

Istanbul is the better pick in December — 63 vs 58 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air, while Safranbolu is cold, rainy, clean air.

Istanbul vs Safranbolu — December climate, side by side

	Istanbul	Safranbolu
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	58/100 (D)
Feels-like high	9°C	7°C
Avg high / low	12° / 7°	10° / 1°
Rainfall	96 mm	88 mm
Rainy days	15	13
Humidity	78%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	54	40

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

Istanbul vs Safranbolu in December — FAQ

Is December better in Istanbul or Safranbolu?: Istanbul is the better pick in December — 63 vs 58 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air, while Safranbolu is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Safranbolu in December?: In December, Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Safranbolu averages 10°C high / 1°C low with about 88 mm.