SeasonMapSide weather in December
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December in Side: cool, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 13 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Side · #963 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Side climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 16°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sea temperature | 21°C / 69°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 167 mm / 6.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Side 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 Side'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 weatherSide's best weather comes in July, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Side in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Out of season
15 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresThe hotels close, the shops board up and the ruins stand in an almost empty village. The temple of Apollo at sunset with nobody in the frame is the compensation.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Side — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Side?
Side in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Side?
- December in Side: cool, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 13 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Side on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Side in December?
- In December, Side averages a daily high of 15.7°C and a low of 9.7°C, with about 167 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Side in December?
- Side has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in December.
Other months in Side
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — December
Within 300 km: Alanya's Winter long-stay season around 15 Nov – 31 Mar, and Kaş's The town shuts around 15 Nov – 15 Mar.