Greece weather in December
Greece in December averages 7°C (44°F), 52 mm of rain and 2.9 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Greece, December is the second coldest, the wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 7°C (44°F)
3–11°C · 37–51°F
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 2.9 h
hours per day
What is Greece 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 Greece in December?
A light rain jacket
About 52 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 3°C (37°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Greece is 4.6°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 11°C (52°F).
December in Greece is 1.1°C warmer than January and 15 mm wetter than it, which averages 6°C (42°F).
Daylight in Greece in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 26 minutes in Greece, rising about 07:44 and setting about 17:11 local time.
No month in Greece has less daylight than December.
Greece weather by month
TemperatureRainfall
How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 42°F | 36 mm |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 31 mm |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 39 mm |
| April | 14°C / 56°F | 32 mm |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 38 mm |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 24 mm |
| July | 26°C / 80°F | 20 mm |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 15 mm |
| September | 22°C / 71°F | 37 mm |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 47 mm |
| November | 11°C / 52°F | 48 mm |
| December | 7°C / 44°F | 52 mm |
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FAQs about Greece in December
December climate averages for Greece, 1991–2020.
Greece averages 7°C (44°F) in December, ranging from about 3°C (37°F) at night to 11°C (51°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 52 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 7°C (44°F) against 6°C (42°F) in January — 1.1°C warmer.
December is 4.6°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
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 2.9 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 26 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Greece.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:44 and sunset about 17:11 local time. Both shift across the month.
