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Şavşat Weather in December

Şavşat in December

The short of it: Şavşat in December averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 9 h 13 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 5° · low -3° · rain 65 mm · daylight 9 h 13 min

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

December in Şavşat brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -3°, with about 65 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 7th 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and July.

Against its neighbours, Şavşat runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Sulakyurt, 25 km to the ESE, is 6° cooler by day.

December in Şavşat, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 13 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SulakyurtArdahan25 km ESE-1°-11°28 mm
ArdanuçArtvin28 km WSW7°0°80 mm
ÇiçeklidağArdahan32 km E-2°-11°49 mm
ArdahanArdahan33 km ESE-1°-11°22 mm
KoyunpınarıArdahan36 km E-1°-10°30 mm
BurmadereArdahan37 km E-2°-10°46 mm
HanakArdahan41 km E-1°-10°26 mm
DamalArdahan41 km ENE-2°-10°48 mm

The Almanac · Şavşat Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Şavşat by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-6°66 mm5 km/h9 h 30 min✦
February5°-5°57 mm6 km/h10 h 34 min✦
March9°-1°60 mm6 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April16°4°66 mm7 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦
May20°9°75 mm6 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
June24°11°82 mm6 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
July27°14°55 mm6 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
August28°15°52 mm6 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
September24°11°52 mm5 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
October18°7°73 mm5 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
November11°2°72 mm5 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦
December5°-3°65 mm5 km/h9 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Şavşat in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Şavşat in December?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Şavşat?

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

How long are the days in Şavşat 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 Şavşat in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Şavşat in December?

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

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