Saloniki weather in December (Greece)

How is the weather in Saloniki in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Saloniki typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 12°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Saloniki in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 104 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saloniki climate page with graphs.

 

Saloniki, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 104 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in Greece in December

Find out more about the weather in Greece in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Saloniki in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 16°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
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Saloniki.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greece? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greece. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.