Turkey enters December with a strong wave of unsettled weather. While many regions will see rain or snow, three key provinces stand out: Istanbul, Muğla and Antalya. Here is the updated weather report with special emphasis on these provinces, followed by a concise summary of the rest of the country.
Istanbul: Rainy Start to December
Istanbul begins the day under thick cloud cover, with morning and midday showers sweeping across the city. Temperatures hover around 14°C, while a mild southerly wind brings a damp chill.
No severe storm is expected, but periods of moderate rainfall may affect traffic and ferry schedules. Commuters should keep umbrellas close and expect slippery roads.
Muğla: Strong Winds and Local Downpours
Although not the wettest spot today, Muğla sits close to the Aegean storm line.
Coastal districts—especially around Bodrum, Marmaris and Datça—may experience localized strong showers, while inland areas remain cloudy to partly cloudy.
Winds from the south occasionally strengthen, creating choppy seas and potentially impacting marine traffic.
Temperatures remain mild for the season, generally 14–17°C.
Antalya: Cloudy but Mostly Dry, Mild Mediterranean Day
Antalya enjoys one of the calmer weather profiles today.
Skies remain mostly cloudy, but the province avoids the heavy rainfall seen elsewhere in the Mediterranean.
Temperatures reach 21°C, making it one of the warmest major cities of the day.
Only the far inland districts might see light mist in the early morning, but overall:
No significant rain, no storm risk, no disruption expected.
Summary of the Rest of Turkey
Most regions enter December under a cloudy and rain-dominated pattern:
- Marmara (except the east): Cloudy, with showers mainly in eastern parts.
- Aegean: Cloudy; rain in the north and coastal Aydın.
- Mediterranean (east): Kahramanmaraş, Osmaniye, Hatay and eastern Adana see showers; some thunderstorms possible.
- Central Anatolia: Widespread light rain; higher elevations get mixed rain and snow. Fog and localized freezing expected.
- Western Black Sea: Showers throughout the day; snow possible on higher terrain.
- Central & Eastern Black Sea: Rain dominates; strong showers expected in Trabzon, Rize and Artvin. Snow on high inland areas.
- Eastern Anatolia: Rain mixed with snow, especially in Erzurum, Kars, Van. Freezing conditions in the north.
- Southeastern Anatolia: Mostly cloudy; Siirt gets intermittent showers.
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