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Artvin Weather in December

Artvin in December

The short of it: Artvin in December averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of 1 °C (35 °F), with 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain and about 9 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low 1° · rain 107 mm · daylight 9 h 13 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & September

Thirty years of records give Artvin an average December high of 8°, a low of 1° and some 107 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 8°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 107 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 13 min in mid-December, 35 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and September.

Against its neighbours, Artvin runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Seyitler, 2 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Artvin, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 13 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SeyitlerArtvin2 km NE8°2°109 mm
ArdanuçArtvin22 km ESE7°0°80 mm
BorçkaArtvin24 km NNW9°3°157 mm
MurgulArtvin24 km WNW8°1°134 mm
DemircilerArtvin27 km NW8°2°149 mm
DüzköyArtvin28 km NW9°2°157 mm
KoprucuArtvin39 km NW11°5°206 mm
HopaArtvin41 km NW13°6°209 mm

The Almanac · Artvin Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 8°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 107 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Artvin by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°105 mm6 km/h9 h 31 min✦
February7°-1°85 mm7 km/h10 h 34 min✦
March12°3°88 mm7 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April17°7°77 mm7 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦
May21°11°73 mm6 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
June24°14°88 mm6 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
July27°16°64 mm6 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
August27°17°72 mm6 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦
September24°14°81 mm5 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October19°10°113 mm5 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
November14°5°109 mm6 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦
December8°1°107 mm6 km/h9 h 13 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Artvin in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Artvin in December?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights 1 °C (35 °F), with about 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 8°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 107 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Artvin?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and September.

How long are the days in Artvin in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 13 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 8 min.

Does it snow in Artvin in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Artvin in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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