Marmaris weather in December

December in Marmaris: nice, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 12 rainy days.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Marmaris🇹🇷 Turkey · Western Turkey · Beach62
  1. 56Jan
  2. 69Feb
  3. 76Mar
  4. 81Apr
  5. 87May
  6. 94Jun
  7. 92Jul
  8. 90Aug
  9. 96Sep
  10. 91Oct
  11. 73Nov
  12. 62Dec

#11 of 12 months in Marmaris · #938 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 62/100 (tier C)

Days
18°C
Nights
9°C
Wet days
12
Sun
7.3 h
Humidity
76%
Daylight
10 h
Marmaris, Turkey
Photo: Burak Eroglu 🇹🇷 · Pexels

Traveller notes on Marmaris in December

Other months in Marmaris

Marmaris forum posters describe March as a genuine coin-flip month: warm and sunny stretches alternate with days of proper rain, and one traveler mentioned being confined to their hotel for a stretch of torrential downpours before the sun came back out. Evenings turn chilly regardless of how the day went, so a layer is worth carrying even on a nice afternoon. Most restaurants and bars away from the immediate beachfront stay open through the off-season, so there's no shortage of places to wait out a rainy spell - just don't expect beach weather to hold for a whole week straight.
TurkishAegeanRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters describe early September as still genuinely hot - mid-to-high 30sC - cooling gradually to the low 30sC by month's end, with sea and pool water staying nicely warm after a full summer of sun. By around the third week, posters note nights start cooling enough that air conditioning becomes unnecessary, and a cardigan may be useful for the very end of the month. Weather is described as largely excellent but genuinely 'hit or miss' at times, with occasional torrential storms (thunder and lightning) reported, though these clear within hours rather than settling in. The overall consensus: September ranks among the best months to visit, with comfortable day and night temperatures plus better bargains once school-age tourists have gone home.
Tripadvisor community · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Marmaris climate normals — December

Daytime high18°C / 64°F😎 nice
Nighttime low9°C / 48°F
Feels like (high)17°C / 63°F
Sea temperature21°C / 70°F🌊 fresh
Rainfall162 mm / 6.4 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days12 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point8°C / 47°F
Sunshine7.3 h/day
Daylight9.7 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)40🍃 good

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

Crowds in Marmaris 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 Marmaris'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 weatherMarmaris's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in Marmaris in December

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

  • Season

    Out of season

    15 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosures

    Icmeler and the seafront strip shut almost entirely and the boats come out of the water. Marmaris keeps a working town behind the promenade, which is the only reason to be here now.

What's on around the world in December →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Marmaris — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Marmaris?

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Marmaris in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Marmaris?
December in Marmaris: nice, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 12 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Marmaris on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
What is the weather like in Marmaris in December?
In December, Marmaris averages a daily high of 18°C and a low of 8.9°C, with about 162.3 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Marmaris in December?
Marmaris has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in December.

Within 300 km: Antalya's Antalya Piano Festival around 25 Nov – 20 Dec, and Rhodes' Resorts shut for winter on 1 Nov – 31 Mar.