Mardin weather in December

December in Mardin: cool, a little rain — a good time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Mardin🇹🇷 Turkey · Central & Eastern Turkey · City66
  1. 63Jan
  2. 71Feb
  3. 76Mar
  4. 91Apr
  5. 90May
  6. 69Jun
  7. 47Jul
  8. 51Aug
  9. 78Sep
  10. 92Oct
  11. 82Nov
  12. 66Dec

#9 of 12 months in Mardin · #839 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 66/100 (tier C)

Days
13°C
Nights
4°C
Wet days
9
Sun
6.7 h
Humidity
74%
Daylight
10 h
Mardin, Turkey
Photo: Yusuf Gündüz · Pexels

Traveller notes on Mardin in December

Other months in Mardin

Forum posters describe March through May as the quieter, more unpredictable shoulder season across Turkey generally, capable of sunny, warm coastal days or cool, cloudy, rainy stretches within the same trip. Posters discussing Mardin and the wider Southeast Turkey region specifically point to May-June and September-October as the best windows, while describing March itself as a particularly striking time when skies run mostly clear blue and trees begin to green up. Posters note renting a car for an April/May visit to the Mardin area poses no particular weather-related problem. Posters generally rate April as a workable, improving month for Mardin, sitting between March's early-spring clarity and the more confidently recommended May-June stretch.
Tripadvisor community · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters name September-October (alongside May-June) as the best window for Mardin and southeastern Turkey generally, with October weather called close to perfect for exploring the region's stone architecture on foot. Typical daytime temperatures in Turkey this time of year run roughly 21-28C in the shade, cooling off noticeably by evening. Posters consistently recommend pairing a Mardin visit with nearby Midyat and the wider southeast (Sanliurfa included) for a less-crowded, more authentic alternative to the coastal resort towns, with October's milder temperatures making the walking-heavy old-town sightseeing considerably more comfortable than in summer.
Tripadvisor community · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Mardin climate normals — December

Daytime high13°C / 56°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low4°C / 39°F
Feels like (high)10°C / 50°F
Rainfall68 mm / 2.7 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point0°C / 32°F
Sunshine6.7 h/day
Daylight9.6 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall2.5 cm / 1 in
Air quality (US AQI)51🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Mardin 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.

BusySyriac Christmas liturgy, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for Mardin'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).

Fair weatherMardin's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in Mardin in December

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Winter quiet

    15 Nov – 28 Feb · usuallyOff-season shutdown

    Cold nights, the odd snowfall on the old town and far fewer visitors; hotel prices drop well below summer rates and the stone town is yours in the low winter light. Source ↗

  • Holiday

    Syriac Christmas liturgy

    24–25 DecChristmas & New Year

    Mardin's Syriac Orthodox community celebrates on 25 December with a liturgy in Syriac and Turkish at the Forty Martyrs Church, including the ritual fire; churches in Midyat hold services too. Source ↗

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Mardin in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Mardin?
December in Mardin: cool, a little rain — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Mardin on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
What is the weather like in Mardin in December?
In December, Mardin averages a daily high of 13.3°C and a low of 3.9°C, with about 68.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Mardin in December?
Mardin has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in December.
Does it snow in Mardin in December?
Mardin sees roughly 2.5 cm of snowfall in December.