Swimming in Turkey in december 2024 Sea temperature by city in december

In december in Turkey swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

Swimming in december in Alanya, Antalya, Bodrum, Marmaris, Side, Belek, Dalaman, Didim, Kemer, Anamur, Andifli, Boldağ, Cirali, Ephesus, İztuzu Beach, Karataş, Kumluca, Kuşadası, Mavikent, Mersin, Ölüdeniz, Ovabükü, Patara, Silifke and Manavgat is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 70°F, it can also go as low as 63°F. Note that the average is 66°F.

Swimming in december in Izmir, Cesme, Troya (Ancient City of Troy), Foça, Seferihisar and Urla is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 62°F (min: 59°F/max: 65°F).

Forget about swimming in Istanbul, Çanakkale, Sinop, Tekirdağ, Trabzon, Amasra, Bandırma, Gerze, Hopa, Igneada, Marmara, İnebolu, Şarköy, Ünye, Akcakoca, Ayancik, Bafra, Bueyuekcekmece, Bulancak, Fatsa, Gebze, Giresun, Mudanya, Ordu, Rize, Sile, Terme, Tirebolu, Yalova and Zonguldak in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 47°F (and only 56°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!