SeasonMapÇeşme (Çeşme) weather in December
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December in Çeşme: cool, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Çeşme · #985 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 58/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Çeşme in December
Other months in Çeşme
Çeşme's forum calls early September still properly hot, cooling only slightly by the end of the month, with evenings starting to feel noticeably fresher. Regulars flag wind as the local wildcard — the Aegean coast runs windier than Turkey's Mediterranean side, with reports ranging from a strong 40 km/h blow to barely noticeable, depending on the week. The town itself empties out once local schools restart in mid-September.
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Çeşme climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 15°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 66°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 122 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Çeşme in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
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Best months for Çeşme's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherÇeşme's best weather comes in June, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Çeşme in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Out of season
1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresAlacati keeps a dozen places open for weekenders and the rest of the peninsula shuts. The thermal hotels at Ilica are the reason anyone comes in February.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Çeşme — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Çeşme?
Çeşme in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Çeşme?
- December in Çeşme: cool, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Çeşme on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
- What is the weather like in Çeşme in December?
- In December, Çeşme averages a daily high of 15.3°C and a low of 7.8°C, with about 122.3 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Çeşme in December?
- Çeşme has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
Other months in Çeşme
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — December
Within 300 km: Izmir's Aegean olive harvest around 1 Nov – 20 Dec, and Mykonos' Island shuts down on 1 Nov – 31 Mar.