Kalkan weather in December
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December in Kalkan: nice, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Kalkan · #838 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kalkan in December
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Kalkan climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 53°F | |
| Sea temperature | 21°C / 70°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 146 mm / 5.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.7 cm / 0.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kalkan 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)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kalkan'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 weatherKalkan's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Kalkan in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Winter shutdown
5 Nov – 25 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresA resort built around one summer trade: most of the harbour restaurants, the boat operators and a good share of the hotels close, and the wet months land squarely on the empty ones. A handful of places stay open for residents.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kalkan — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Kalkan in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Kalkan?
- December in Kalkan: nice, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Kalkan on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Kalkan in December?
- In December, Kalkan averages a daily high of 17.3°C and a low of 11.4°C, with about 145.9 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kalkan in December?
- Kalkan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in December.
Other months in Kalkan
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — December
Within 300 km: Kaş's The town shuts around 15 Nov – 15 Mar, and Rhodes' Resorts shut for winter on 1 Nov – 31 Mar.