Chania Town weather in December (Crete, Greece)

How's the weather trend in Chania Town as December approaches? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Chania Town usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C.

Precipitation

Chania Town in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. Expect frequent, heavy rain this month, marking the peak rainfall period. A poncho will help protect you from getting soaked. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 122 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Chania Town. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Chania Town climate page with graphs.

 

Chania Town, 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

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