Foinikiá weather in December (Crete, Greece)

Planning a trip to Foinikiá in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Foinikiá generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Foinikiá in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 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. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 13 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 117 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

 

Foinikiá, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Foinikiá in December?

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. 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 in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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