Crete weather in December
Crete in December averages 14°C (57°F), 96 mm of rain and 3.7 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Crete, December is the fourth coldest, the wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (57°F)
11–17°C · 52–62°F
- Rainfall
- 96 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 3.7 h
hours per day
What is Crete 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 Crete in December?
A light rain jacket
About 96 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 11°C (52°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Crete is 3.2°C cooler than November and 33 mm wetter than it, which averages 17°C (63°F).
December in Crete is 1.6°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (54°F).
Daylight in Crete in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 48 minutes in Crete, rising about 07:22 and setting about 17:09 local time.
No month in Crete has less daylight than December.
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Crete 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 | 12°C / 54°F | 95 mm |
| February | 12°C / 54°F | 73 mm |
| March | 14°C / 56°F | 48 mm |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 24 mm |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 12 mm |
| June | 24°C / 74°F | 2 mm |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 1 mm |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 1 mm |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 11 mm |
| October | 21°C / 69°F | 55 mm |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 63 mm |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 96 mm |
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FAQs about Crete in December
December climate averages for Crete, 1991–2020.
Crete averages 14°C (57°F) in December, ranging from about 11°C (52°F) at night to 17°C (62°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 96 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 14°C (57°F) against 12°C (54°F) in January — 1.6°C warmer.
December is 3.2°C cooler than November, and 33 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 3.7 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 48 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Crete.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:22 and sunset about 17:09 local time. Both shift across the month.
