Saloniki weather in December (Greece)

How's the weather trend in Saloniki as December approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Saloniki generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 12°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 6°C.

Precipitation

Saloniki in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 104 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 104 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in Greece in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site 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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.