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Göle Weather in December

Göle in December

The short of it: Göle in December averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -11 °C (12 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 9 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -11° · rain 30 mm · daylight 9 h 16 min

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

Thirty years of records give Göle an average December high of -2°, a low of -11° and some 30 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -2°, with nights near -11°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 16 min in mid-December, 35 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and July.

Against its neighbours, Göle runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Senemoğlu, 5 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Göle, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 16 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SenemoğluArdahan5 km E-2°-11°29 mm
SamandökenArdahan10 km NW-2°-11°32 mm
KuytucaArdahan12 km E-2°-11°33 mm
Küçük AltınbulakArdahan17 km E-2°-11°33 mm
BalçeşmeArdahan19 km ENE-2°-11°33 mm
AkçakaleKars Province26 km S0°-10°28 mm
SarıgünKars Province27 km S0°-10°32 mm
HacıaliArdahan32 km ENE-2°-11°27 mm

The Almanac · Göle Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -2°, with nights near -11°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Göle by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-16°30 mm7 km/h9 h 33 min✦✦
February-3°-15°29 mm7 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦
March1°-9°41 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April9°-2°65 mm9 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦
May14°3°87 mm8 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦
June19°5°75 mm8 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
July23°8°58 mm8 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
August24°8°47 mm8 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September20°4°34 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°0°48 mm6 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦
November6°-5°34 mm6 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦✦
December-2°-11°30 mm6 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Göle in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Göle in December?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -11 °C (12 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -2°, with nights near -11°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Göle?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and July.

How long are the days in Göle in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 16 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 5 min.

Does it snow in Göle in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Göle in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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