SeasonMapSafranbolu weather in December
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December in Safranbolu: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Safranbolu · #911 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Safranbolu climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 70 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 11.6 cm / 4.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Safranbolu 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 Safranbolu'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 weatherSafranbolu's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Safranbolu in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Safranbolu?
- December in Safranbolu: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Safranbolu on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Safranbolu in December?
- In December, Safranbolu averages a daily high of 11°C and a low of 1.2°C, with about 70 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Safranbolu in December?
- Safranbolu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in December.
- Does it snow in Safranbolu in December?
- Safranbolu sees roughly 11.6 cm of snowfall in December.