Chania weather in December (Greece)

How is December weather typically in Chania? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Chania includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Chania in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. The heaviest rainfall of the year happens this month, with frequent showers. A poncho is your best bet to stay dry. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 122 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Chania. 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 Chania climate page with graphs.

 

Chania, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 168 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (9 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?

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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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