Elia weather in December (Greece)

How does the weather in Elia usually fare in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Elia usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 17°C. At night, it falls to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Elia in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 117 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Elia. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elia, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (5 KM, 3 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 Elia, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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