Alanya in December: weather, sea and travel tips
Is December a good time to visit?
December in Alanya suits a city break without expecting summer weather. Days average +18 °C and nights +14 °C. Harbour walks can alternate with a museum visit as rain changes your plans.
Weather in December
Compare the three parts of December below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +19 °C
- Daytime air
- +18 °C
- Night-time air
- +14 °C
Early, mid or late December?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 December | +18 °C | +15 °C | +20 °C |
| 11–20 December | +18 °C | +15 °C | +19 °C |
| 21–31 December | +17 °C | +13 °C | +18 °C |
Days with precipitation in December
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in December
Seasonal data gives a water temperature of +19 °C in December. The table above compares early, mid and late month. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Alanya.
Rainfall in December
In December, the average is 14 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 9 to 21 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
November, December or January: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | +22 °C | +18 °C | +22 °C |
| December | +18 °C | +14 °C | +19 °C |
| January | +15 °C | +11 °C | +17 °C |
November has warmer days than December. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather. December has warmer days than January. January offers cooler conditions for walks.
The annual charts for Alanya compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at December, see the December charts and archive by year.
Things to do in December
- In dry weather, the castle peninsula offers historic walls and views of the city and sea. Its elevated setting makes this a more active walk than a stroll beside the harbour.
- The harbour offers a view of the Red Tower, an octagonal structure from the Seljuk period. It is an option for time by the water without climbing the whole castle peninsula.
- For a rainy day, Alanya Archaeological Museum offers indoor displays about seafaring, the castle and local history, including a bronze Heracles.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.