SeasonMapÜrgüp (Ürgüp) weather in December
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December in Ürgüp: cold, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Ürgüp · #576 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ürgüp climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 10°C / 50°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Rainfall | 35 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5.3 cm / 2.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ürgüp 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)
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Best months for Ürgüp'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).
Fair weatherÜrgüp's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Ürgüp in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Winter balloon cancellations
1 Dec – 28 Feb · usuallyWind seasonClosuresSurface wind, fog and low cloud ground a large share of December-to-February mornings, with cancellation rates reported above half on individual days. Give a balloon flight three mornings of buffer if it is the reason for the trip.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ürgüp — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Ürgüp in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Ürgüp?
- December in Ürgüp: cold, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Ürgüp on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Ürgüp in December?
- In December, Ürgüp averages a daily high of 9.9°C and a low of -0.7°C, with about 34.6 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ürgüp in December?
- Ürgüp has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in December.
- Does it snow in Ürgüp in December?
- Ürgüp sees roughly 5.3 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — December
Within 300 km: Göreme's Winter balloon cancellations around 1 Dec – 28 Feb.