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

In December, Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Side averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 184 mm.

Istanbul vs Side in December

Istanbul is the better pick in December — 63 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air, while Side is cool, soaked, clean air.

Istanbul vs Side — December climate, side by side

	Istanbul	Side
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	59/100 (D)
Feels-like high	9°C	13°C
Avg high / low	12° / 7°	15° / 9°
Rainfall	96 mm	184 mm
Rainy days	15	13
Humidity	78%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	54	36

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

Istanbul vs Side in December — FAQ

Is December better in Istanbul or Side?: Istanbul is the better pick in December — 63 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is cold, rainy, muggy air, while Side is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Side in December?: In December, Istanbul averages 12°C high / 7°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Side averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 184 mm.