Greece in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Greece in december 2024
Here, find the the weather forecast for december for most popular cities in Greece. These predictions are statistics for the month of december from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in december in Athens
tolerable weather 1cm
Weather at 6am
11°C
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
25%
13%
9%
Weather at 12pm
15°C
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
23%
13%
11%
Weather at 6pm
12°C
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
22%
14%
10%
Weather at 3am
11°C
50%
21%
15%
10%
Where to go in Greece in december?
Where to go in Greece in december: destination map
Where to go in each region in december?
| Attica Peninsula (Athens, Hydra Island, Lavrio...) | 15°C to 16°C | 4 à 5 days | 17°C to 18°C | tolerable weather* |
| Central Greece (Delphi, Gregolimano, Agrinio...) | 10°C to 15°C | 5 à 8 days | 16°C to 18°C | tolerable weather* |
| Crete (Heraklion, Chania, Matala...) | 15°C to 17°C | 2 à 8 days | 18°C to 19°C | good weather* |
| Cyclades (Santorini, Mykonos, Paros...) | 15°C to 17°C | 4 à 6 days | 17°C to 18°C | good weather |
| Dodecanese (Kos, Rhodes, Karpathos...) | 15°C to 18°C | 7 à 11 days | 18°C to 19°C | good weather* |
| East Aegean Islands (Samos, Chios, Lesbos...) | 13°C to 16°C | 6 à 8 days | 16°C to 18°C | tolerable weather* |
| Ioanian Islands (Corfu Island, Zante, Lefkáda...) | 14°C to 17°C | 6 à 11 days | 17°C to 19°C | good weather* |
| North of Greece (Thessaloniki, Parga, Kavala...) | 8°C to 15°C | 3 à 10 days | 14°C to 18°C | very bad weather* |
| Northern Aegean (Lemnos, Samothrace, Thasos...) | 11°C to 14°C | 6 à 7 days | 14°C to 16°C | tolerable weather* |
| Peloponnese (Kalamata, Nafplio, Patras...) | 11°C to 17°C | 4 à 9 days | 17°C to 19°C | tolerable weather* |
| Sporades Islands (Skiathos, Alonissos, Skyros island...) | 14°C to 15°C | 5 à 6 days | 16°C | tolerable weather |
Where should you go in Greece in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Greece in december ranges from good to very bad depending on the region and city.
December is a transitional month between fall and winter. Cities on the mainland and near the Aegean Sea are cold, but those on the islands off the Mediterranean enjoy a favorable climate. Thus, Thessaloniki is not recommended for a visit, while Athens, the Sporades and Ionian Islands have a climate throughout December in Greece that is acceptable. The Cyclades, Dodecanese and Crete enjoy a rather favorable climate.
December in Continental Greece
The climatic conditions of continental Greece are identical to those of winter. However, the temperatures are still mild because they remain above 10° C. This means that with warm clothes, one can always visit Athens and its surroundings. Note that Thessaloniki is too cool with its 4° C in the morning in this period.
December in the Ionian Islands
Like the Athens, Sporades and the island of Hydra, the Ionian Islands have a favorable climate with mild temperatures and high humidity.
December in the Cyclades and the Dodecanese
The islands located off the Mediterranean are warmer compared to those located farther north. The weather in Greece in December is more favorable at this time of the year. Indeed, the mild temperatures of this month are pleasant and provide the opportunity to relax away from the winter temperatures of other regions.
Climate in Greece in december
Climate in Athens in december
In december, maximum temperature is 15°C and minimum temperature is 11°C (for an average temperature of 13°C). The climate is quite cold in that area in december, but it is tolerable when dressing cosy. With 95mm over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your journey. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
With proper weather, december is okay (but not good month) for traveling in Athens in Greece.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 13°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 15°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 11°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 16.5°C | ||
| Rainfall | 95mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 80% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||
| Length of day | 09:33 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Corfu Island in december
In december, maximum temperature is 15°C and minimum temperature is 12°C (for an average temperature of 13°C). The climate is quite fresh there in the month of december, but it is livable when dressing cosy. With 228mm over 10 days, rain is to be feared during your journey. Remember to pack rain clothes.
With a correct weather, december is okay (but not good time) for traveling in Corfu Island.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 13°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 15°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 12°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 17.1°C | ||
| Rainfall | 228mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (31%) | ||
| Humidity | 73% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||
| Length of day | 09:23 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Crete in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 17°C and minimum temperature is 15°C (for an average temperature of 16°C). The climate is relatively cool around this city in december, but it is tolerable by dressing warm. With 78mm over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your trip. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a good weather, the month of december is a good month to go in Crete in Greece.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 16°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 17°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 15°C | ||
| Rainfall | 78mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 73% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 30% | ||
| Length of day | 09:48 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Kos in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 16°C and minimum temperature is 14°C (for an average temperature of 15°C). The climate is rather cool in that area in the month of december, but it is liveable when dressing hot. With 149mm over 8 days, you will experience some showers for your holidays. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With an unfavorable weather, december is not the best time to go in Kos.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 15°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 16°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 14°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 18.6°C | ||
| Rainfall | 149mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (24%) | ||
| Humidity | 71% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 31% | ||
| Length of day | 09:39 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Greek islands of the Cyclades in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Greek islands of the Cyclades is 15°C (maximum temperature is 16°C and minimum temperature is 14°C). The climate is quite cool in this city in this month, but it is liveable when dressing hot. With 95mm over 6 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your holidays. But this is rather reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With proper weather, december is okay (but not the best time) for traveling there.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 15°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 16°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 14°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 16.7°C | ||
| Rainfall | 95mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||
| Humidity | 75% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||
| Length of day | 09:36 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
All cities in Greece in december
| Athens in december | tolerable weather |
| Corfu Island in december | tolerable weather |
| Crete in december | good weather |
| Kos in december | good weather |
| Greek islands of the Cyclades in december | good weather |
| Mykonos in december | good weather |
| Paros in december | good weather |
| Rhodes in december | good weather |
| Samos in december | tolerable weather |
| Santorini in december | good weather |
| Skiathos in december | tolerable weather |
| Thessaloniki in december | very bad weather |
| Zante in december | good weather |
| Agrinio in december | tolerable weather |
| Alonissos in december | tolerable weather |
| Antiparos in december | good weather |
| Chios in december | tolerable weather |
| Delphi in december | bad weather |
| Gregolimano in december | very bad weather |
| Hydra Island in december | good weather |
| Kalamata in december | good weather |
Weather data for Greece in december:
Weather data for Greece in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Greece. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Greece can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Greece.