December weather forecast
Mersin, Turkey

December

Weather in December

December marks the beginning of winter in Mersin, Turkey, bringing significant changes in the city’s weather pattern. The substantial drop in temperature and increase in rainfall days are indicative of the changing season. With fewer daylight hours, indoor activities are more favorable. Despite the drop in temperature, the sea remains moderately warm, not as enticing as the summer, but still bears a potential for a quick dip. As the year wraps up, the city readies itself for the chilly months ahead.

Temperature

Mersin records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from an agreeable 21.4°C (70.5°F) in November to a comfortable 16.5°C (61.7°F). Mersin anticipates an average minimum temperature of 7.8°C (46°F) in the month of December.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 136mm (5.35") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Mersin, the average seawater temperature in December is 19.3°C (66.7°F).
Note: Swimming becomes less enjoyable for most at a surface water temperature of 19.3°C (66.7°F). As the temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:35 +03.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?
The high-temperature during December is 16.5°C (61.7°F) and the low-temperature is 7.8°C (46°F).
What is the wettest month?
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 136mm (5.35") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 136mm (5.35") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the sea temperature in December?
In December, the average sea temperature is 19.3°C (66.7°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 19.3°C (66.7°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Mersin have in December?
In December, the average day length is 9h and 41min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset at 17:35 +03.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average temperature in December - Mersin, Turkey
Average temperature in December
Mersin, Turkey
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°C).

Average rainfall in December - Mersin, Turkey
Average rainfall in December
Mersin, Turkey
  • Average rainfall in December: 135.7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (135.7mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (4.7mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Mersin, Turkey
Average rainfall days in December
Mersin, Turkey
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (10.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

Average sea temperature in December - Mersin, Turkey
Average sea temperature in December
Mersin, Turkey
  • Average sea temperature in December: 19.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (28.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (16.9°C).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mersin, Turkey
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mersin, Turkey
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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