Monthly climate guide
Malatya weather in December
Expect cold weather in Malatya in December: afternoons reach about 7°C (45°F), while nights drop to around -2°C (28°F). Around 51 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 7°C cooler than November and 3°C warmer than January.
What stands out in December
- December is among Malatya's three coolest months.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Malatya — roughly 66% more rain than average.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -2°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- Malatya is usually about 3°C warmer than Adıyaman, 70 km away, in December.
Avg high
7°C
45°F
Avg low
-2°C
28°F
Rainfall
51 mm
some rain
Humidity
75%
relative
Sky
65%
cloud · often cloudy
Malatya weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 40°F | -5°C / 23°F | 54 mm | 78% | 73% |
| February | 8°C / 47°F | -2°C / 28°F | 45 mm | 73% | 65% |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 1°C / 33°F | 44 mm | 67% | 63% |
| April | 19°C / 65°F | 5°C / 42°F | 43 mm | 61% | 58% |
| May | 24°C / 75°F | 10°C / 50°F | 44 mm | 58% | 54% |
| June | 31°C / 87°F | 15°C / 58°F | 13 mm | 45% | 25% |
| July | 36°C / 96°F | 18°C / 64°F | 2 mm | 34% | 10% |
| August | 36°C / 96°F | 18°C / 65°F | 2 mm | 34% | 12% |
| September | 31°C / 87°F | 15°C / 59°F | 7 mm | 35% | 18% |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 9°C / 49°F | 27 mm | 48% | 38% |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 2°C / 36°F | 36 mm | 62% | 47% |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | -2°C / 28°F | 51 mm | 75% | 65% |
What to pack for December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is December a good time to visit Malatya?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Malatya →Other Turkey cities in December
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Malatya in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Malatya?
December is cool in Malatya, with highs around 7°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Malatya in December?
Average highs are about 7°C (45°F) and average lows about -2°C (28°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Malatya in December?
Malatya typically gets around 51 mm of rain in December — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Malatya (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.