Heraklion (Kreta) weather in December (Greece)

How is the weather in Heraklion (Kreta) in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Heraklion (Kreta) typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Heraklion (Kreta) in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 13 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 117 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Heraklion (Kreta). April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Heraklion (Kreta) climate page with graphs.

 

Heraklion (Kreta), monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 117 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Heraklion (Kreta) in December?

For visitors traveling to Heraklion (Kreta), we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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