Astérion weather in December (Crete, Greece)

What should you pack for a trip to Astérion in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Astérion typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 16°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 11°C.

Precipitation

Astérion in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 122 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 Astérion. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Astérion, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (48 KM, 30 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 Astérion.

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