Elafonisi weather in December (Crete, Greece)

How's the weather trend in Elafonisi as December approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Elafonisi typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 17°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 12°C.

Precipitation

Elafonisi in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Expect around 13 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 122 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Elafonisi . April, 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 Elafonisi climate page with graphs.

 

Elafonisi , monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (60 KM, 37 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 Elafonisi , 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.

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 Elafonisi .

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