Achlades weather in December (Crete, Greece)

How is December weather typically in Achlades? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Achlades generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Achlades in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 117 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Achlades, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Achlades.

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