Samos weather in December (Samos, Greece)

Curious about the December weather in Samos? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Samos generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C.

Samos in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 213 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 110 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Samos. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Samos, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 213 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 110 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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 Samos 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 17°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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.