episkopi-heraklion weather in December (Crete, Greece)

What weather conditions can you expect in episkopi-heraklion this December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During December, episkopi-heraklion usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of winter. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 17°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C.

Precipitation

episkopi-heraklion in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 117 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit episkopi-heraklion. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November 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 episkopi-heraklion climate page with graphs.

 

episkopi-heraklion, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Heraklion (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?

For visitors traveling to episkopi-heraklion, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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