Archanes weather in December (Crete, Greece)

How's the weather trend in Archanes as December approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of December in Archanes typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Archanes in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. On average, there are about 13 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 117 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Archanes. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Archanes, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (10 KM, 6 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?

For visitors traveling to Archanes, 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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