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Hakkâri Weather in December

Hakkâri in December

The short of it: Hakkâri in December averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -4 °C (26 °F), with 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -4° · rain 88 mm · daylight 9 h 35 min

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

Thirty years of records give Hakkâri an average December high of 4°, a low of -4° and some 88 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 4°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 35 min in mid-December, 31 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Hakkâri runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Kırıkdağ, 18 km to the E, is 3° cooler by day.

December in Hakkâri, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 11 mm more rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 35 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KırıkdağHakkâri18 km E1°-6°76 mm
TaşbaşıHakkâri31 km SW5°-3°99 mm
Doski VadisiHakkâri37 km ESE4°-4°85 mm
ÇukurcaHakkâri38 km SSW7°-1°104 mm
GündeşHakkâri39 km SW6°-2°102 mm
ÇığlıHakkâri43 km SW5°-3°98 mm
ÇeyHakkâri44 km SE6°-2°91 mm
KarlıHakkâri45 km ESE2°-6°76 mm

The Almanac · Hakkâri 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 7° from November to about 4°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Hakkâri by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-7°92 mm5 km/h9 h 50 min✦
February2°-5°92 mm6 km/h10 h 45 min✦
March7°-1°113 mm7 km/h11 h 51 min✦
April14°4°104 mm8 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦
May20°10°60 mm8 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
June27°15°9.0 mm8 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°19°5.0 mm8 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
August32°18°3.0 mm8 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
September27°14°9.0 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°9°47 mm6 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
November11°2°77 mm6 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦
December4°-4°88 mm5 km/h9 h 35 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hakkâri in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hakkâri in December?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -4 °C (26 °F), with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 4°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Hakkâri?

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

How long are the days in Hakkâri in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 35 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 45 min.

Does it snow in Hakkâri in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Hakkâri in December?

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

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