Uludağ (Uludağ) weather in December

December in Uludağ: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Uludağ🇹🇷 Turkey · Western Turkey · Ski78
  1. 92Jan
  2. 85Feb
  3. 72Mar
  4. 52Apr
  5. 32May
  6. 19Jun
  7. 12Jul
  8. 14Aug
  9. 21Sep
  10. 36Oct
  11. 56Nov
  12. 78Dec

#3 of 12 months in Uludağ · #539 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 78/100 (tier B)

Days
1°C
Nights
-6°C
Wet days
14
Sun
6 h
Humidity
83%
Daylight
9 h
Uludağ, Turkey
Photo: Zafer Erdoğan · Pexels

Traveller notes on Uludağ in December

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Uludag-forum threads on an April visit describe snow as genuinely usually still present mid-month, posters calling it iffy for actual skiing as the season winds down. Regulars call one visitor's own trip genuinely past the ski season, the poster naming a snowmobile ride and crisp mountain air as the real consolation instead. Posters call another April visitor genuinely lucky with fresh snow, several regulars naming this the reason results vary so much year to year this late. Regulars call the teleferik genuinely unreliable by April, several threads naming only a few chairlifts as still operating this late in the season. Posters recommend checking current lift and cable car status before an April trip, several regulars calling this standard given how much conditions can shift by mid-month. The record: 8.1C days, -1.7C nights, an extraordinarily high 94.8mm across nearly 14 days and 73 percent humidity.
UludagAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Uludag-forum reviews on a June visit describe the mountain as genuinely free of cover by this point, posters calling it a solid stretch for real walking and hiking regardless of the resort's winter reputation. Regulars call conditions here surprisingly cool for summer, several posters reporting temperatures considerably lower than what Bursa below is experiencing the same day. Posters recommend the cable car ride up as a real highlight on its own, views considered genuinely worthwhile even without a specific hike planned. Regulars call barbecue spots among the trees a local favorite, several posters describing a picnic lunch as a standard part of a June day trip. Posters recommend real layers regardless of the warm valley below, mountain air here delivering a genuine chill even in June. The record: 16C days feeling like 15C, 6.9C nights, an extraordinarily high 100.4mm across over 13 days and 71 percent humidity.
UludagJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on tripadvisor.co.uk ↗
Uludag-forum threads on a May visit describe early in the month as still carrying real leftover cover at the summit, posters calling this a genuine holdover from winter rather than anything unusual. Regulars call conditions at the top cold and capable of turning wet, real layers essential regardless of how mild Bursa feels. Posters describe the mountain as shifting character through May, transitioning from its winter identity toward a nature and trekking destination. Regulars call winter tires unnecessary this time of year, roads considered safe for standard vehicles by May. Posters recommend checking cable car and trail status before planning activity, conditions at elevation shifting faster than the base suggests. Regulars call the park still worth the trip regardless of exact timing, real forest and mountain scenery on offer throughout. The record: 11.8C days feeling like 10C, 2.4C nights, an extraordinarily high 124.5mm across 17 days and 75 percent humidity.
UludagMayRegular · May · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Uludag-forum threads on skiing in Turkey confirm the season typically runs from around December twentieth through March twentieth, making March genuinely the tail end rather than the core of the window. Posters call Uludag the country's most established winter resort, reachable in around forty minutes from Bursa along a well-maintained road. Regulars describe average annual accumulation as reaching several meters under a normal winter, though posters call March conditions specifically capable of running icy in the morning and softening to something sticky by afternoon. Posters recommend an early start for firmer conditions before the day's warmth sets in. Regulars call access here generally reliable compared to more remote alternatives, a real plus for anyone based in Istanbul. Posters recommend checking current lift status before a late-March trip. The record: 3.4C days feeling like 0C, -5.6C nights, an extraordinarily high 109.7mm across nearly 15 days and 76 percent humidity.
UludagMarchRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Uludağ climate normals — December

Daytime high1°C / 34°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-6°C / 21°F
Feels like (high)-2°C / 28°F
Rainfall104 mm / 4.1 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point-5°C / 22°F
Sunshine6 h/day
Daylight9.4 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall25.9 cm / 10.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

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

Crowds in Uludağ 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.

Busyschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)

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Best months for Uludağ'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).

Best weatherUludağ's weather peaks December–February, best around January.

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What's on in Uludağ in December

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

  • Season

    Ski season

    15 Dec – 31 Mar · usually

    The lifts usually turn from the third week of December to late March, snow permitting. It is a short, low mountain by Alpine standards, and the season ends abruptly rather than tailing off.

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

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Uludağ in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Uludağ?
December in Uludağ: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Uludağ on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
What is the weather like in Uludağ in December?
In December, Uludağ averages a daily high of 1.2°C and a low of -5.9°C, with about 103.5 mm of rain over roughly 13.9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Uludağ in December?
Uludağ has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.
Does it snow in Uludağ in December?
Uludağ sees roughly 25.9 cm of snowfall in December.

Within 300 km: Istanbul's Hamsi season around 1 Nov – 28 Feb, and Izmir's Aegean olive harvest around 1 Nov – 20 Dec.