Early winter · Weather & things to do
Selçuk in December
Selçuk cools off: highs slip to 57°F (14°C), from 67°F in November, with lows of 40°F (5°C) and about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 71/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (118 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What December feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 57°F (14°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 40°F (5°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.6 in (118 mm).
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 23 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December sits mid-table; the best months are March – May and October & November.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (December – February), which brings about 13.9 in (352 mm) in total.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 23 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 90/100 in November to 71/100.
- Our Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 40°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Selçuk in December
December is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
House of the Virgin Mary
Small stone chapel on Mount Koressos, a pilgrimage site for Christians and Muslims.
Terrace Houses
Roofed Roman villas with mosaics and wall paintings inside Ephesus.
Why now December scores 71/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Şirince Artemis Restaurant & Wine House
Largest wine house in Şirince, in an old school with a terrace over the valley.
Why now Highs near 57°F and 4.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Selçuk Saturday Market
Large weekly market of Aegean produce, olives and cheeses.
Kybele Gastro
Well-reviewed Selçuk restaurant for Aegean and Turkish dishes.
Nearby in December
- Mykonos in December~117 mi · highs 60°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, drier
- Naxos in December~124 mi · highs 60°F, 3.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Santorini in December~150 mi · highs 60°F, 3.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Athens in December~198 mi · highs 57°F, 3.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~254 m to Selçuk's ~30 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Selçuk in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Selçuk?
It's middling, scoring 71/100. The best months are March – May and October & November, at up to 99. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. Our Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Selçuk in December?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Selçuk in December?
Some: about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.7 in (677 mm).
What should I pack for Selçuk in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 40°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Selçuk in December?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.