SeasonMapRize weather in December
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December in Rize: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Rize · #825 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Rize climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 58°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 117 mm / 4.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 27.3 cm / 10.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rize 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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Rize'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).
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Rize — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Rize in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Rize?
- December in Rize: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Rize on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Rize in December?
- In December, Rize averages a daily high of 12.6°C and a low of 5.4°C, with about 116.5 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rize in December?
- Rize has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in December.
- Does it snow in Rize in December?
- Rize sees roughly 27.3 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — December
Within 300 km: Mestia's Ski season around 15 Dec – 15 Apr, and Elbrus' Ski season around 15 Nov – 15 May.