Side in December: weather, sea and travel tips
Is December a good time to visit?
December in Side offers a cool-weather visit to the ancient town. Days average +17 °C and nights +12 °C. Rain can limit walks, making it a compromise for a holiday spent entirely outdoors.
Weather in December
Compare the three parts of December below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +20 °C
- Daytime air
- +17 °C
- Night-time air
- +12 °C
Early, mid or late December?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 December | +18 °C | +13 °C | +21 °C |
| 11–20 December | +17 °C | +12 °C | +20 °C |
| 21–31 December | +16 °C | +11 °C | +19 °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 +20 °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 Side.
Rainfall in December
In December, the average is 14 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 9 to 18 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 | +21 °C | +15 °C | +23 °C |
| December | +17 °C | +12 °C | +20 °C |
| January | +14 °C | +9 °C | +18 °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 Side 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
- On a dry day, the columns of the Temple of Apollo offer a short walk through ancient Side beside the sea.
- A walk can continue along the old streets towards the harbour, where two-storey houses stand near ancient remains. It need not become a full day of sightseeing.
- The indoor galleries of Side Museum, housed in Roman baths, are an option for rainy weather. Displays include statues, coins and finds from the ancient city. Part of the collection is outdoors.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.