Athens weather in December
Athens in December averages 12°C (53°F), 86 mm of rain and 3.8 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Athens, December is the third coldest, the wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 12°C (53°F)
9–15°C · 47–58°F
- Rainfall
- 86 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 3.8 h
hours per day
What is Athens like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Athens in December?
A light rain jacket
About 86 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (47°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Athens is 3.9°C cooler than November and 13 mm wetter than it, which averages 16°C (60°F).
December in Athens is 1.4°C warmer than January and 27 mm wetter than it, which averages 10°C (50°F).
Daylight in Athens in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 33 minutes in Athens, rising about 07:33 and setting about 17:06 local time.
No month in Athens has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Athens
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Athens
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Athens weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 50°F | 59 mm |
| February | 11°C / 51°F | 46 mm |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 41 mm |
| April | 17°C / 62°F | 31 mm |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 19 mm |
| June | 27°C / 80°F | 7 mm |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 7 mm |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 6 mm |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 24 mm |
| October | 20°C / 69°F | 39 mm |
| November | 16°C / 60°F | 74 mm |
| December | 12°C / 53°F | 86 mm |
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FAQs about Athens in December
December climate averages for Athens, 1991–2020.
Athens averages 12°C (53°F) in December, ranging from about 9°C (47°F) at night to 15°C (58°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 86 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 12°C (53°F) against 10°C (50°F) in January — 1.4°C warmer.
December is 3.9°C cooler than November, and 13 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 3.8 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 33 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Athens.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:33 and sunset about 17:06 local time. Both shift across the month.
