SeasonMapVan weather in December
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December in Van: cold, dry, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Van · #1012 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Van climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 6°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 26 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 12.9 cm / 5.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Van 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 Van'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 weatherVan's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
December coincides with Extreme cold and snow closures.
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What's on in Van in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Extreme cold and snow closures
1 Dec – 28 Feb · usuallyJanuary and February lows regularly fall below -20C, and a single storm can bury mountain roads: heavy snow in January 2026 cut off roughly ninety village roads around Van alone. Build slack into any winter itinerary that depends on driving between towns. Source ↗
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Van in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Van?
- December in Van: cold, dry, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Van on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in Van in December?
- In December, Van averages a daily high of 5.5°C and a low of -2.2°C, with about 26.4 mm of rain over roughly 7.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Van in December?
- Van has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in December.
- Does it snow in Van in December?
- Van sees roughly 12.9 cm of snowfall in December.